Help with identification of 3 Ptolemaic coins

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Herberto, Jan 8, 2024.

  1. Herberto

    Herberto Well-Known Member

    Hey

    I’m really thinking of purchasing three incestuous coins of Ptolemaic Kingdom.

    The two coins beneath here are attributed as Ptolemy II Philadelphοs 285-246 BC minted in Alexandria. The first 28 mm, 15,12 gram. The second 30 mm, 20,94 gram.
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    And that one coin beneath is attributed as Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-221 BC minted in Alexandria. 40 mm, 40,42 g:

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    Can anyone with expertise tell me whether they are attributed correct? Is it even possible to identify them in such a worned condition?

    It is very important to me that the first two are minted during the reign of the son of Ptolemy I Soter, and that all are minted in Alexandria (and not other Egyptian cities).

    Thank you for any help you can provide.
     
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  3. Abramthegreat

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  4. Herberto

    Herberto Well-Known Member

    Oh yes. Now I can see that sizes and weights matter a lot here. So, I have added them also.
     
  5. Insider

    Insider Talent on loan from...

    Rather than buy either coin, why not wait and get one coin in better condition? I guess it all depends on what you are paying. I suggest you ask the members for a price range to make sure you get value.
     
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  6. Coins4Eli

    Coins4Eli Collector of Early American Copper

    I would wait for some nicer examples to come around. I recently found better ones in my local dealer's ancient bucket, they cost me a whopping $5 each!

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  7. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    I say wait to find one in higher condition.

    I got one of these guys.


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