Which Ptolemy is it?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by robinjojo, Dec 7, 2020.

  1. robinjojo

    robinjojo Well-Known Member

    I have one more coin to post, from the same source as the Caracalla tetradrachm. I do not own this coin.

    I think this is a tetradrachm (13.2 grams) of Ptolemy I. The portrait suggests that, but it could also be one of the later Ptolematic kings (II, possibly). This is a very high grade coin.

    The reverse is atypical of what I have seen for Ptolemy I or II (certainly not from Alexandria). The weight of this coin suggests that it came from a mint further east.

    Any ideas? Again, any catalog, or references would really help.

    Thanks

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