Ptolemy V - can you give me any more info on it?

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  1. LotsofCoppers

    LotsofCoppers Active Member

    Got this coin in an old flip that reads "Ptolemy V Egypt". Could I have some help with further attribution? it is about 17mm and 2.9g. Thank you!
     

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    LotsofCoppers, Jan 17, 2012
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  3. medoraman

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    Looks like the head of Libya on the reverse. Are you sure this coin wasn't struck in Kyrenaika?
     
    medoraman, Jan 17, 2012
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  4. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Currently attributed as: Ptolemy III-Ptolemy VIII. Kyrenaika mint.

    The Ptolemaic bronze series if very difficult to understand. A new book on the series is due to be coming out in the next few years, and that will certainly overhaul the majority of attributions. This website is the most up-to-date resource: http://www.megagem.com/ancient/ptolemy_series.html
     
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  5. medoraman

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    Hey, gosh dang, I actually got one right. :)
     
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  6. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Some more info: Head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Head of Libya right; [cornucopia below chin]. Svoronos 873; SNG ANS 449
     
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