Ancient Coins from the Collection of the Late Robert Erskine

POTLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT, Ptolemy II (285-46), Tetradrachm, Sidon, yr 38 [248-7], diademed bust right wearing Aegis as chlamys, rev. eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, πτολεμαιου βασιλεωσ around, control marks [σι, α, μ] and regal date [λη] in field, 14.09g/12h (CPE 546; Svoronos 755; SNG Copenhagen 506). Minute scuff in reverse field, otherwise better than very fine, lightly toned £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Ancient Coins from the Collection of the Late Robert Erskine.

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Baldwin Auction 47, 25 September 2006, lot 105