Ptolemaic Kingdom, Egypt. Alexandria. Ptolemy IV Philopator (222-205/4 BC). Drachm

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Ungraded Ptolemy IV Philopator Ae drachm from Alexandria, weighing 64.92 g and measuring 41 mm in diameter, with the diademed head of Zeus right on the obverse and the eagle on a thunderbolt with a filleted cornucopia on the reverse, labeled ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator (222-205/4 BC). Ae Drachm. Alexandreia.

Obv: Diademed head of Zeus right, with horn of Ammon.
Rev: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left; ΣE monogram between legs.

Lorber B497; Svoronos 992; SNG Copenhagen -.

Weight: 64.92 g.
Diameter: 41 mm.

RARE

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Seller's Story

A great enthusiast of numismatics. Many years of experience working with coins and paper money. On this profile, you’ll find professional auctions of ancient and world coins, as well as a wide variety of banknotes. Authenticity guaranteed.
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy IV Philopator (222-205/4 BC). Ae Drachm. Alexandreia.

Obv: Diademed head of Zeus right, with horn of Ammon.
Rev: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left; ΣE monogram between legs.

Lorber B497; Svoronos 992; SNG Copenhagen -.

Weight: 64.92 g.
Diameter: 41 mm.

RARE

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Seller's Story

A great enthusiast of numismatics. Many years of experience working with coins and paper money. On this profile, you’ll find professional auctions of ancient and world coins, as well as a wide variety of banknotes. Authenticity guaranteed.
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
64.92 g
Culture/region
Egypt. Alexandria, Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ruler
Ptolemy IV Philopator (222-205/4 BC)
Number of items
1
Denomination
Drachm
Metal
Æ
Condition
Ungraded
PolandVerified
399
Objects sold
99.15%
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