ptolemy vi double eagle

i'm trying to get one of each of the main types of ptolemy coins, recently picked up this big sexy double eagle.






ptolemy vi
180-145 bc
o: zeus amon
r: two eagles on thunderbolt, cornucopia left
30 mm
22.3g
SNG Copenhagen 308.
Svoronos 1424

if it looks a bit "wet", i treated it with verdicare. some of the green i was suspicious of(a small amount came off when scraped...so i hit it just to be safe).


check out this sweet edge shot...man, i love 'em thick!



post you ptolemy coins if you would like, i love to see them!

 

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Nice example, I dont even own the smallest type. Still need to get one eventually.

 

Mine is centered the opposite way and is only AE28 (26.08g) so it was not flattened out as much retaining more of the tapered edge on the obverse at the expense of the dot border. I can't help wondering if the engraver of the eagles ever saw corn on the cob.

 

Very nice. Big chunky coin. Love it.

 

thanks guys, DS...that is a super one, sharp and well centered.

 

very cool new addition, chrsmat71 (eat 'em up, yum-yum) ...

=> I have a double-eagle example as well ... but mine is a Ptolemy-X (116-80 BC)

 

If he had, it would be big news, since corn wasn't known in the Old World until Columbus brought it back...

 

Nice Ptolemy, I have one and am still trying to get more.

 

Struck in Antioch , this coin is supposed to represent Ptolemy II ?

 

A nice n chunky coin.

here's one of mine

 

Mine, only one eagle and I need to take a better photo...
http://www.tantaluscoins.com/coins/105989.php

 

Nice addition, Chris, and nice examples everyone. These coins always put a smile on my face.

 

thanks guys (and girl).

7C, that obverse type is the main on my ptolemy to get list now. great color also.

pish, that 71g monster is awesome.

 

C71, I encounter many coins often including this type or so. Could you please give me any idea about how much my coin could be worth, as value? Thanks..

 

Chrs I got it from Ben.

 

Welcome Pp,i see you made it over here from the other forum,your coin is awesome, i would like to find one around 100g some day.

Chris your Hockey puck is awesome too!!!details are off the chart...

 

Nice to see you again Eng

 

I have a few of these but can't seem to find photos. Maybe I never took pictures? Will rectify ASAP

 

I have to take new pictures of all my coins, my wife threw me off her computer, i have over a thousand pictures on there.
42mm x scale ends at 50g. over that..no BD...just hard green crusties...
I think the Old Boy needs to clean out his ears..
Edit: i have a better scale, just needed to get it out..68g.

 

Nice, whip it in to your local jewellers and ask them to weigh it for you.