The Ptolemy Connection

How big do Ptolemaic coins get? Jwt has an awesome AE42. Do they get bigger?

 

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They top out near ~48-49 mm and ~100 gm.

My biggest:


EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus
285-246 BCE
AE48 mm, 91.8 gm
Obv: laureate head of Zeus Ammon right
Rev: eagle standing left on thunderbolt looking right, wings partly spread, E monogram between eagle's legs
Ref: Sear 7782, Svoronos 446
ex Professor James Eaton Collection

Composite of my Ptolemy bronzes:

 

That's such a great photo to show scale ... and with such beautiful coins too!

 

I've totally got to get a nice big Ptolemy!

 

Me too!

 

WOW !!! Fantastic posts everyone!!!

I KNEW several of us were 'heavily' into Ptolemies (yes, pun intended).....and Martin has such a terrific collection of Ptolemy busts----with some truly MAGNIFICENT examples !!!

 

Those are really great coins, Mikey - I'm glad they found a good home with you!

 

Man I love virtual trays like this!!!

 

Mine is a baby compared to TIF's.


Ptolemy IV
Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopiae left Σ between legs
Mint: Alexandria (221-205 BC)
Wt./Size/Axis: only 71.72g / 42mm / -

 

great new scores MZ!

i'd LOVE to have one of these tets, some drool inducing coins here!

i have a bargain bin cleopatra...

 

Cool Coin @chrsmat71

I recently added a 'bargain bin' variety as well..... Mine was struck during the reign of Cleo VII, but has the Ptolemy obverse bust as a rather worn TET....

Hmmm, I think I like yours more

 

NO WAY BARGAIN BIN! I like that one! Besides, when you look at Cleo's at a "good price", you cannot see anything! Good job!!!

 

Well thanks @Alegandron ....I liked it as well...but i picked it up on one of those Forum auctions and apparently others saw a very worn 'drachm' and I saw a nice Tet struck during the reign of Cleo VII....and it went very cheaply. I like FORUM, it helps make up for all those coins I probably paid a bit too much for...

 

FORVM has always done me well when I buy from them!

 

Yes I heard of that 20 Stater! Man, it would be nice to find one of those babies!

 

Id say that pretty dang nice for a bin find.

 

Maybe this is where I should post a question: I am going over multiple Ptolemies in my possession, and wondering the following: the Pi-A (ΠΑ) inscription usually means Paphos mint (I am Cypriot by the way and have explored the ancient ruins there.) but in many resource sites including wildwinds there are many Pi-A coins that are labelled as Alexandria mint. How is this possible?

 

This is a paphos mint - see my post question below.

 

I picked up a Cleopatra VII a couple months ago... Not quite like Elizabeth Taylor, though...


Ægypt
Cleopatra VII
Æ11 of Cyprus
Obv: Her bust r
Rev: Cornucopiae
Comments: nrly centered, smooth dark green patina with hilighting; tiny rev legnd visible. Last Pharaoh of Ægypt

Wow, come to think of it... I have the First and Last of the Ptolemies...

 

Have you checked http://ptolemybronze.com/