Ancient Egyptian Coins: Ptolemaic Greek Kings of Egypt
All my Egyptian artifacts were legally exported from Egypt prior to the 1970 UNESCO treaty, and subsequent international trade laws regarding antiquities. The items are from old American and European collections and auctions.


Coins of Cleopatra VII of Egypt. 51-29 BC
YES, THE FAMOUS ONE.

Queen Cleopatra, last of the Ptolemies, Greek rulers of Egypt. Lover to Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.
Wonderful bronze coins bearing her portrait!



The Earliest True Ancient Pharaonic Egyptian Coin!
Egypt, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s), c. 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. Rare Silver Tetradrachm, imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. 20.5mm, 16.94 g. ref: Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.A.1, Fig. 1 = Buttrey Type B for type. Toned, light scratches, test cut and banker's mark on reverse. Great style! VF. Ex CNG. Very rare! #CE2096: $1200 SOLD


Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy I Soter. 305-282 BC. Large bronze Diobol, Alexandria mint. Uncertain series. Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle with open wings standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, A above I, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY around. 28mm (nearly 1 1/4 inch) diameter, 14.32 grame. ref: CPE B88; Svoronos 275; SNG Copenhagen 76 for type. Green-brown surfaces, some roughness and scratches. Near VF. From the DMS Collection; ex CNG. The First Ptolemy! #CE2129: $350

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI, 180-164 BC. Nice silver didrachm struck 162-161 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 20mm, 6.70 g. Ref: Svoronos 1209 for type. Ex Tamarac, FL collection. #CE2126: $399



Struck By a Friend of Alexander!
Ptolemaic Kings Of Egypt. Ptolemy I Soter 305-282 BC. Bronze Obol. Alexandria mint, struck c. 294-285 BC. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing elephant skin headdress / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, monogram to left. 23.5mm, 9.17 g. ref: CPE B77; Svoronos 237; SNG Copenhagen 51 for type. Rough brown surfaces, minor deposits. Near VF. From the DMS Collection; ex CNG. Nice portrait of the true Alexander! #CE2128: $299


Struck By a Friend of Alexander!
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy I Soter, 305-282 BC. Bronze Dichalkon, Alexandria mint. Series 2D, struck 294-282 BC. Head of the deified Alexander right, wearing mitra, with ram’s horn / Eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt; ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, HP monogram to left. 14.5mm, 2.01 g. ref: CPE B79; Svoronos 239 for type. Brown surfaces, some roughness. Near VF. From the DMS Collection, acquired as a gift, 9 May 1968. Ex CNG. #CE2120: $299


Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). 145-116 BC. Nice bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint, Series 7C. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two eagles with their wings closed standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1424B (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and VIII); Faucher & Lorber Series 7C; SNG Copenhagen 308–10 (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII) for type. 29mm (nearly 1 1/4 inch) diameter, 19.28 grams. Dark green-brown patina, light earthen dusting. VF. Ex WCM Collection of Ptolemaic Coins; Amphora (David Hendin) FPL 59 (1 February 1996), no. 195. Ex CNG. #CE2093: $250


Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Massive bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, . ref: Svoronos 1172. Measures a gigantic 37 mm, 44.66 grams! Ex Southern California private collection. Heavily worn from extensive circulation in antiquity. Budget priced! #CE2033: $99


Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI–VIII. Circa 180-116 BC. Nice bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint, Series 7C. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two eagles with their wings closed standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 29mm (nearly 1 1/4 inch) diameter, 24.79 g. ref: Svoronos 1424B (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and VIII); Faucher & Lorber Series 7C; SNG Copenhagen 308–10 (Joint reign of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII). Brown and red-brown surfaces. VF. Ex CNG. #CE2099: $325


Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First reign, 180-164 BC. Bronze obol. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; lotus flower in left field, EYΛ between legs, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 23.7 mm, 11.39 g. ref: Svoronos 1398 (Ptolemy VI with Eulaios); Lorber, Lotus, Series VI.3; SNG Copenhagen 294. Near VF, thick earthen red patina. Ex New Jersey collection. #CE2104: $250


Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Massive bronze Tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Series 4B. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle with closed wings standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia over shoulder, E between legs, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 36mm (nealy 1 1/2 inches) diameter, 43.25 g. ref: CPE B366; Svoronos 974; SNG Copenhagen 224–6 (Ptolemy IV). Brown patina, red-brown deposits. Good Fine. From the Richard Basler Collection. Ex CNG. #CE2115: $450


Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic period. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Massive bronze Drachm, Alexandria mint. Series 5B or 5C–5E. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; filleted cornucopia to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 42.5 mm, 60.84 g. ref: CPE B394-B508 for type. Rough green-brown surfaces. Near VF. Ex Classical Numismatic Group (CNG). #CE2109: $499


Portrait of Alexander the Great!
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 BC) Bronze Obol, Dated RY 4 = 227 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with wings displayed; Δ between legs, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Ref: Lorber CPE B219; Svoronos 439; SNG Copenhagen 158; Noeske 67-8 for type. 22.9 mm, 9.21 g. aVF, black patina with earthen highlights. Ex Tom Mullally. #CE2092: $199


Portrait of Alexander the Great!
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 BC) Bronze Obol, Dated RY 4 = 227 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with wings displayed; Δ between legs, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Ref: Lorber CPE B219; Svoronos 439; SNG Copenhagen 158; Noeske 67-8 for type. 23mm, 11.70 g. Ex De Pere, WI collection. #CE2094: $250
SOLD


The Earliest True Ancient Pharaonic Egyptian Coin!
Egypt, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s), c. 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. Rare Silver Tetradrachm, imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. 23.5mm, 17.02 g. ref: Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.A.1, Fig. 1 = Buttrey Type B for type. Toned, light scratches, test cut and banker's mark on reverse. Great style! VF. Ex CNG. Very rare! #CE2113: $1100


The Earliest True Ancient Pharaonic Egyptian Coin!
Egypt, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s), c. 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. Rare Silver Tetradrachm, imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. 23.5mm, 16.16 g. ref: Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.A.1, Fig. 1 = Buttrey Type B for type. Toned, test cuts, scratches, graffito and banker’s mark on obverse, countermarks on reverse. Great style! VF. Ex CNG. Very rare! #CE2114: $975





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Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC,
ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 46 mm, 86.4 g. Polished. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium; ex-Heritage auctions, TX. #CE2046: $499 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC,
ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 45 mm, 92.22 g. Nice brown patina. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium; Ex-Harlan J Berk, Chicago. Absolutely huge and incredibly beautiful! #CE2047: $599 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E between legs. ref: Svoronos 148, 974. Massive 37 mm, 50.19 g. Fantastic detail! Nice chocolate-brown patina. ex-Spanish collection. #CE2069: $375 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , L below. ref: Svoronos 1127v. 34 mm, 31.42 g. VF ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany NY. Beautiful dark green patina with earthen highlights, great portrait! #CE2030: $299 SOLD

Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes). Restored, 55-51 BC. Silver Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, dated RY 27 (55/54 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, palm frond behind, ; to left, L KI (date) above Isis headdress; ΠA to right. 26 mm, 10.94 g. ref: Svoronos 1836; SNG Copenhagen 394; DCA 69. VF, patches of find patina and verdigris, cleaning scratches. ex-CNG. #CE2034: $250 SOLD

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes, 205-180 BC. Beautiful bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 29.5 mm, 21.05 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8. aVF. Excellent portrait, nice deep brassy tone. #CE2055: $399 SOLD

Ptolemy X Alexander, 101-88 BC. Silver Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint. Dated RY 14 (101/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LIΔ (date) to left, ΠA to right, . 24mm, 13.27 g. ref: Svoronos 1674; SNG Copenhagen 363. VF, toned, light deposits. Excellent detail! From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind, Portland, OR. #CE2056: $375 SOLD

Cleopatra as Isis!
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Cleopatra I as Isis right, wearing wreath of grain ears, and her hair in long curls / Eagle with open wings standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ around. 28mm, 15.63 g. Svoronos 1234; Lorber & Faucher Series 6B; SNG Copenhagen 247–8. Deep chocolate-brown patina with areas of green. ex-CNG. #CE2077:
SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Beautiful bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , SE below, cornucopiae to left. ref: Svoronos 1127v. 33 mm, 30.52 g. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany NY. #CE2035: $325 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, cornucopia to left, . ref: Svoronos-1158. 20 mm, 6.75 g. Dark brassy patina. #CE2061: $125 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 221-205 BC. Small bronze AE12 coin, Ptolemaic mint at Paphos, Cyprus. Cast bronze Dichalkon or 1/8th unit. Head of goddess Aphrodite or perhaps Arsinoe III in stephane / Double cornucopiea bound with fillet, PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS. 12 mm, 1.92 g. ref: Svoronos 1160; BMC 4; Sear #7850. Great coin with an outstanding portrait! Rare in this quality. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CE2031: $180 SOLD

The Earliest True Ancient Pharaonic Egyptian Coin!
Egypt, Pharaonic Kingdom. Uncertain pharaoh(s), c. 5th–mid 4th centuries BC. Rare Silver Tetradrachm, imitating Athens. Helmeted head of Athena right, with frontal eye / Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; all within incuse square. 22mm, 16.72 g. ref: Van Alfen, Mechanisms, Group III.A.1, Fig. 1 = Buttrey Type B for type. Lightly toned, a little die rust on obverse. VF. Ex CNG. Very rare! #CE2089: $1250
SOLD

Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy XII-XIII, 80-51 BC. Silver tetradrachm. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, palm behind wing; in field left: LK (year 20 = 61/2 BC); in field right: ΠA monogram, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 24.4 mm, 12.49 g. ref: Svoronos 1834 for type. aVF, gray patina. From the D. Thomas Collection. #CE2083: $299 SOLD

Roman Egypt. Vespasian with Isis! Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Gorgeous bronze Diobol, struck at Alexandria, dated RY 5 (72/73 AD). His laureate head right, AYTOK KAIΣ ΣEBA OYEΣΠAΣIANOY / Draped bust of Isis right, wearing taenia and crowned with solar disk and horns; L E (date) to right. 26mm, 9.14 g. ref: Köln 296; Dattari (Savio) 384; K&G 20.39; RPC II 2438; Emmett 217.5 for type. Brown patina with traces of green, minor deposits in the devices and legend. VF. From the Collection of an English Gentleman; ex CNG. #CR3285: $375 SOLD

Ancient Roman-Egyptian coin pendant depicting Isis sucking Horus! Coin struck at Alexandria, Egypt, under Roman emperor Antoninus Pius (138 - 161 AD). Bronze drachm struck 139-140 AD. The reverse side depicts the goddess Isis seated and suckling the infant Horus in her lap, LΔE-KATOV / Obverse with his bust right, AVT K AIΛ AΔP ANTΩNEINOC CEB EYC. Pierced in antiquity to be worn! 22mm diameter. Ex Washington, DC private collection. #CE2079: $150 SOLD



Ptolemaic Kingdom. Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX to Ptolemy XII, 116-51 BC. Bronze diobol, Alexandria mint. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, two eagles standing left on thunderbolt with wings closed; cornucopia to left. 21.1 mm, 7.92 g. ref: Svoronos 1426 (joint reign of Ptolemy VI and VIII); Faucher & Lorber Series 9; SNG Copenhagen 311-4 (joint reign of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII) for type. VF. Ex New Jersey collection. #CE2117: $250 SOLD

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Bronze diobol struck 275-246 BC in Syracuse, Sicily, under Hieron II. Laureate head of Zeus right, within dotted border / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, oval shield to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ. Mint: Syracuse (struck by Hieron II 275-246 BC. 25mm, 17.00 g. Ref: Svoronos 610 for type. Ex Tamarac, FL collection. #CE2125: $250 SOLD



Portrait of Alexander the Great! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Bronze obol, Alexandria mint, struck c. 271 BC. Horned head of deified Alexander right, wearing elephant headdress / , eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, E below. 21 mm, 7.63 g. ref: Svoronos 416/424; SNG Cop 159. gVF. Nice reddish patina. Per Svoronos' description on p. 59, this is denomination E. This denomination, without a letter between the eagle's legs, is not recorded in the standard references. Rare. #CE2032: $275 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC,
ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 46 mm, 83.7 g. Polished. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium. #CE2048: $425 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 281-246 BC,
ENORMOUS Bronze Octobol, struck 266 BC. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E below. ref: Svoronos-446. 48 mm, 90.2 g. Original patina, rough surfaces. ex-P Tordeur collection, Brussels, Belgium. The largest coin I have ever owned! #CE2049: $399 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, wings spread, . ref: Svoronos-1654var. 19 mm, 5.62 g. Dark brassy patina. #CE2062: $125 SOLD

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI Philometor. 180-164 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two eagles standing left on thunderbolt, , cornucopiae in left field. 28 mm, 17.26 g. ref: S7900. Dark brown patina. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany NY. #CE2053: $199 SOLD

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-164 BC. Beautiful bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, struck 180-176 BC. Head of Isis right, wearing grain ear wreath / ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, monogram in left field. 28.1 mm, 15.03 g. ref: Svoronos 1384; Weiser 147; SNG Cop 286. VF with gorgeous lustrous chocolate-brown patina. #NAV115: $399 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Massive bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, E between legs, . ref: Svoronos 1172. Measures a gigantic 39 mm, 42.71 grams! Reddish-brown patina, not as dark as photo suggests. Ex-Stephen Album, Santa Rosa, CA. #CE2073: $299 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, cornucopia to left, . ref: Svoronos-1158. 19.5 mm, 8.02 g. Dark brown patina. Better than photo! #CE2060: $99 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, club to left, . ref: Svoronos-708. 23 mm, 10.37 g. Lovely detail, better than photo! #CE2059: $125 SOLD

Portrait of Alexander the Great!
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Bronze obol, Alexandria mint, struck c. 271 BC. Horned head of deified Alexander right, wearing elephant headdress / , eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, delta below. 23 mm, 12.15 g. ref: Svoronos 416/424; SNG Cop 159. Dark green patina, light deposits. Quite a nice portrait. ex De Père, WI collection. #CE2080: $150 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Massive bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, . ref: Svoronos 1172. Massive 38 mm, 49.53 g. Ex Southern California collection. #CE2041: $125 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, club to left, . ref: Svoronos-708. 23 mm, 11.48 g. Black patina. Better than grainy photo! #CE2058: $125 SOLD

Cleopatra as Isis!
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes with Cleopatra I, 205-180 BC. Large bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Cleopatra as Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 29 mm, 18.22 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8 for type. aVF. Nice portrait, nice deep brassy tone. Ex CNG. Nicer than this photo allows! #CE2086: $325
SOLD

Cleopatra as Isis!
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes with Cleopatra I, 205-180 BC. Large bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Cleopatra as Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 28.5mm, 19.48 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8 for type. Brown patina, numerous cleaning scratches. Near VF. From the Liggett Collection, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics, June 2015. Ex Pegasi XXVI (15 May 2012), lot 280. Ex CNG.
#CE2097: $350
SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-164 BC. Nice bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two eagles standing left on thunderbolt, double cornucopiae to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1424A for type. 29mm, 24.98 g. Wonderful deep reddish-brown tone. Ex CNG. #CE2088: $199 SOLD



Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV-V, c. 221-180 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two Eagles standing left upon thunderbolt, . ref: Svoronos 1423. 29 mm, 21.90 g. Ex Southern California collection. #CE2043: $99 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV-V, c. 221-180 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two Eagles standing left upon thunderbolt, . ref: Svoronos 1423. 28 mm, 19.89 g. Ex Southern California collection. #CE2042: $125 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. Bronze obol, Ake-Ptolemais mint, struck c. 225-224 BC. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, tripod in left field, . 23.5 mm, 10.22 g. ref: Svoronos 791; Köln 79; SNG Cop 476. Great glossy dark-green patina. ex-Green Bay, WI coll. #CE2045: $175 SOLD



Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, , E between legs. ref: Svoronos 148, 974. Massive 37 mm, 43.73 g. Great portrait, nice reddish to brassy tone. ex-Spanish collection. #CE2068: $450
SOLD

Depiction of the goddess Isis! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI Philometor. 180-164 BC. Bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, struck 180-176 BC. Head of Isis right, wearing grain ear wreath / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, monogram in left field, . 27.4 mm, 16.34 g. ref: Svoronos 1384; Weiser 147; SNG Cop 279. aVF, flan chip. ex-CNG. #CE2051: $175 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-164 BC. Nice bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two eagles standing left on thunderbolt, double cornucopiae to left, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1424A. 30mm, 24.55 g. Black patina with brassy highlights. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CE2071: $199 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VIII, 182-116 BC. Small bronze coin, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left upon thunderbolt, cornucopia to left, . ref: Svoronos-1655var. 15 mm, 2.69 g. Black patina. #CE2063: $75 SOLD



Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180-164 BC. Great bronze coin, Alexandria mint, struck 180-145 BC. Head of Isis right / Eagle standing right, head left; cornucopia over shoulder, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1238; Lorber & Faucher Series 6E; SNG Copenhagen 256–9. 18 mm, 3.66 g. VF, dark brown patina. ex-CNG. #CE2036: $299 SOLD

Portrait of Alexander the Great! Found in the Holy Land! Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy V, 204-180 BC. AE22 Hemiobol, Alexandria mint. Head of Alexander the Great right, clad in elephant's skin headdress / , eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread. 22 mm, 8.89 grams and very thick! Black patina, earthen deposits. ref: Sear #7883. ex-Jerusalem, Israel collection. Great coin, much better than photo! #CE2074: $275 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, Philopater, 221-205 BC. Huge bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, on thunderbolt, head back, Sigma monogram below, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. ref: Svoronos 1148. Massive 37mm, 43.92 g. Brownish-red patina. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CE2070: SOLD

Cleopatra as Isis!
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 205-180 B.C. Bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY around. 26.30 mm, 16.55 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8. VF/aVF. From the D. Thomas Collection. Great portrait of Isis! Much nicer than photo. #CE2078: $175 SOLD

Portrait of Alexander the Great by someone who knew him! Ptolemaic Kings Of Egypt. Ptolemy I Soter 305-282 BC. Bronze hemiobol. Alexandria. Struck c. 294-285 BC. Diademed head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. KΛ and helmet in left field. ref: Svoronos 171; Sear 7766 var; BMC 67-68. 19mm, 8.00 g. ex De Pere, WI collection. #CE2081: $199 SOLD



Cleopatra as Isis!
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy V Epiphanes with Cleopatra I, 205-180 BC. Nice bronze tetrobol, Alexandria mint, Struck c. 197-182 BC. Wreathed and draped bust of Cleopatra as Isis right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ. 26 mm, 14.28 g. ref: Svoronos 1234; SNG Copenhagen 247-8. aVF. Nice portrait, nice deep brown tone. ex De Pere, WI collection. #CE2076: $175 SOLD

Portrait of Alexander the Great!
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos (281-246 BC) Bronze Obol, Dated Year 15 (256 BC). Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with wings displayed; O between legs, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Ref: CPE B258; Svoronos 493 for type. Near VF. 22.46mm, 10.22 grams. Ex Marc Breitsprecher, Classical Numismatist. #CE2090: $250
SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, . ref: Svoronos 1172-var. 30 mm, 23.14 g. Nice reddish-brassy patina.
Ex Southern California collection. #CE2044: $150
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Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy VI, 180-164 BC. Bronze Diobol, struck 180-176 BC. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, two eagles standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae before. 19 mm, 8.09 g. ref: Svoronos 1426, SNG Cop 315, Sear sg7901. Dark brassy tone. #CE2057: $125 SOLD



Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy III, 246-222 BC. Massive bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Eagle standing left, head right, on thunderbolt; cornucopia tied with fillet over shoulder, . ref: Svoronos 1172. Measures a gigantic 38 mm, 35.03 g. Ex Southern California collection. #CE2039: $125 SOLD

Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV-V, c. 221-180 BC. Bronze hemidrachm, Alexandria mint. Head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing ram's horn and tainia / Two Eagles standing left upon thunderbolt, . ref: Svoronos 1423. 31 mm, 22.84 g. Well-worn! Ex Southern California collection. #CE2040: $99 SOLD