Series CRNP-AE-186
(Greek, Cyrene, Ptolemy V Epiphanes - Ptolemy VI Philometor)


Series
Greek

Mint
Cyrene - Nomisma
Ptolemy V Epiphanes - Ptolemy VI Philometor - Nomisma

Chronology
204 BC
163 BC circa

Features
AE
Bronze
17 mm
This field is calculated automatically based on 22 Exemplars
3.38 g
This field is calculated automatically based on 23 Exemplars

Text in italian
Text in english
Testa diademata di Tolomeo I Soter a d., con egida; contorno perlinato
Text in italian
Head of Ptolemy I Soter r., diademed, wearing aegis; dotted circle
Text in english

ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
Text in italian
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
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Testa diademata di Libya a d.; sotto il mento, cornucopia; contorno perlinato
Text in italian
Head of Libya r., diademed; beneath chin, single cornucopiae; dotted circle
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Text in italian
Inquadramento di Robinson: Gruppo VII - Modulo C. Caratteristiche: Libya con collo più lungo; lettere spesse e grossolane
Text in english
Robinson's arrangement: Group VII - Module C. Features: Libya with higher crown and longer neck; lettering thick and clumsy
Bibliography
Volume
Ref. Reference
p. 85 , nn. 61-65

p. 76 , n. 85

tab. I , serie 69

n. 75

n. 76

24 Specimens
1
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Details
London Ancient Coins Ltd, via vcoins.com, n. 1437015 (SKU : DE684)
mm; g; h
17.00 mm; 2.84 g; 12 h
Notes

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London Ancient Coins Ltd, Auction 68 (2 February 2023), lot n. 214
mm; g; h
17.00 mm; 2.84 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Purchase London Ancient Coins Ltd, via vcoins.com, n. 1437015 (SKU : DE684) 17.00 mm; 2.84 g; 12 h
Auction London Ancient Coins Ltd, Auction 68 (2 February 2023), lot n. 214 17.00 mm; 2.84 g; 12 h

2
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Baldwin's Auctions Ltd, Auction 113 (18 October 2023), lot n. 1
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 2.55 g; - h
Notes
From the collection of an academic gentleman, assembled during the 1970s, 80s and 90s (purchased from Baldwin’s, 24/07/1973)

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Baldwin's Auctions Ltd, Auction 113 (18 October 2023), lot n. 1 16.00 mm; 2.55 g; - h From the collection of an academic gentleman, assembled during the 1970s, 80s and 90s (purchased from Baldwin’s, 24/07/1973)

3
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 77 (1 December 2019), lot n. 980
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h
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Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 78 (9 February 2020), lot n. 534
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h
Notes

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Details
Bertolami Fine Arts, via vcoins.com, n. 1281138 (SKU : E78-534)
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h
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Bertolami Fine Art - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 96 (13 March 2021), lot n. 317
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 77 (1 December 2019), lot n. 980 16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h
Auction Bertolami Fine Arts - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 78 (9 February 2020), lot n. 534 16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h
Purchase Bertolami Fine Arts, via vcoins.com, n. 1281138 (SKU : E78-534) 16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h
Auction Bertolami Fine Art - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 96 (13 March 2021), lot n. 317 16.00 mm; 4.27 g; 12 h

4
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 82 (15 April 2021), lot n. 711
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 3.47 g; 1 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 82 (15 April 2021), lot n. 711 16.00 mm; 3.47 g; 1 h

5
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 81 (25 February 2021), lot n. 672
mm; g; h
18.00 mm; 3.39 g; 12 h
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VAuctions, Auction 361 [= Pars Coins Sale 15] (10 May 2021), lot n. 32
mm; g; h
18.00 mm; 3.40 g; - h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 81 (25 February 2021), lot n. 672 18.00 mm; 3.39 g; 12 h
Auction VAuctions, Auction 361 [= Pars Coins Sale 15] (10 May 2021), lot n. 32 18.00 mm; 3.40 g; - h

6
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 88 (9 September 2021), lot n. 513
mm; g; h
18.00 mm; 3.40 g; 12 h
Notes
From the Vitangelo Collection

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 88 (9 September 2021), lot n. 513 18.00 mm; 3.40 g; 12 h From the Vitangelo Collection

7
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Bertolami Fine Art - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 109 (9 January 2022), lot n. 455
mm; g; h
17.00 mm; 3.28 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Bertolami Fine Art - ACR Auctions, E-Auction 109 (9 January 2022), lot n. 455 17.00 mm; 3.28 g; 12 h

8
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Details
VIA GmbH, E-Auction 18 (30 September 2024), lot n. 135
mm; g; h
- mm; 2.96 g; - h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction VIA GmbH, E-Auction 18 (30 September 2024), lot n. 135 - mm; 2.96 g; - h

9
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Numismatica Ars Classica, Autumn Sale 2024 (30 September 2024), lot n. 593
mm; g; h
- mm; - g; - h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Numismatica Ars Classica, Autumn Sale 2024 (30 September 2024), lot n. 593 - mm; - g; - h

10
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 32 (7 December 2024), lot n. 876
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 3.34 g; 12 h
Notes
From a British collection, formed before 2005.

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 32 (7 December 2024), lot n. 876 16.00 mm; 3.34 g; 12 h From a British collection, formed before 2005.

11
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Naville Numismatics Ltd., Auction 93 (15 December 2024), lot n. 246
mm; g; h
17.00 mm; 3.69 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Naville Numismatics Ltd., Auction 93 (15 December 2024), lot n. 246 17.00 mm; 3.69 g; 12 h

12
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Type
Details
Naville Numismatics Ltd., Auction 93 (15 December 2024), lot n. 245
mm; g; h
17.00 mm; 3.42 g; - h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Naville Numismatics Ltd., Auction 93 (15 December 2024), lot n. 245 17.00 mm; 3.42 g; - h

13
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 24 (3 December 2022), lot n. 1658
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 2.90 g; 11 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 24 (3 December 2022), lot n. 1658 16.00 mm; 2.90 g; 11 h

14
Specimen with reliable identification
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Numisfitz GmbH, Auction 3 (3 December 2023), lot n. 367
mm; g; h
15.00 mm; 3.15 g; - h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Numisfitz GmbH, Auction 3 (3 December 2023), lot n. 367 15.00 mm; 3.15 g; - h

15
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Details
Forum Ancient Coins, Coins and Antiquities Consignment Shop, n. GP114617 / via vcoins.com, n. 2037852 (SKU : GP114617)
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 2.31 g; 10 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Purchase Forum Ancient Coins, Coins and Antiquities Consignment Shop, n. GP114617 / via vcoins.com, n. 2037852 (SKU : GP114617) 16.00 mm; 2.31 g; 10 h

16
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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n.d.
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Zurqieh Co. L.L.C., via vcoins.com, n. 2033332 (SKU : AD13078)
mm; g; h
17.00 mm; 3.40 g; - h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Purchase Zurqieh Co. L.L.C., via vcoins.com, n. 2033332 (SKU : AD13078) 17.00 mm; 3.40 g; - h

17
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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n.d.
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Type
Details
Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 104 (15 December 2022), lot n. 447
mm; g; h
20.00 mm; 4.53 g; 12 h
Notes

Type
Details
Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 116 (18 January 2024), lot n. 375
mm; g; h
20.00 mm; 4.53 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Auction Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 104 (15 December 2022), lot n. 447 20.00 mm; 4.53 g; 12 h
Auction Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 116 (18 January 2024), lot n. 375 20.00 mm; 4.53 g; 12 h

18
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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David Connors - Ancient Coins & Artifacts, via vcoins.com, n. 2002274 (SKU : zx6959)
mm; g; h
16.00 mm; 3.50 g; - h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Purchase David Connors - Ancient Coins & Artifacts, via vcoins.com, n. 2002274 (SKU : zx6959) 16.00 mm; 3.50 g; - h

19
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Type
Details
British Museum, n. EH,p685.3.PtoBer
mm; g; h
- mm; 3.27 g; - h
Notes
Registered in the historic catalogue of Greek coins acquired before 1837 made by Edward Hawkins, then Keeper of the Department of Antiquities

Details
HAWKINS 1837 , p. 685, n. 3
mm; g; h
- mm; - g; - h
Notes

Details
BMC, Ptolemies , p. 38, n. 13
mm; g; h
15.20 mm; - g; - h
Notes

Details
BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 65
mm; g; h
15.20 mm; 3.27 g; 11 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Collection British Museum, n. EH,p685.3.PtoBer - mm; 3.27 g; - h Registered in the historic catalogue of Greek coins acquired before 1837 made by Edward Hawkins, then Keeper of the Department of Antiquities
Bibliography HAWKINS 1837 , p. 685, n. 3 - mm; - g; - h
Bibliography BMC, Ptolemies , p. 38, n. 13 15.20 mm; - g; - h
Bibliography BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 65 15.20 mm; 3.27 g; 11 h

20
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Status
Type
Details
British Museum, n. 1849,0717.17
mm; g; h
- mm; 4.04 g; - h
Notes
Purchased from John Doubleday (1849); ante, Sir Thomas Reade Collection

Details
BMC, Ptolemies , p. 76, n. 85
mm; g; h
19.00 mm; - g; - h
Notes

Details
BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 61
mm; g; h
19.00 mm; 4.04 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Collection British Museum, n. 1849,0717.17 - mm; 4.04 g; - h Purchased from John Doubleday (1849); ante, Sir Thomas Reade Collection
Bibliography BMC, Ptolemies , p. 76, n. 85 19.00 mm; - g; - h
Bibliography BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 61 19.00 mm; 4.04 g; 12 h

21
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Details
British Museum, n. 1922,0314.6
mm; g; h
- mm; 3.65 g; - h
Notes
Presented by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1922); found in Cyrenaica.

Details
BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 62, [tav. XXXII, n. 5]
mm; g; h
17.80 mm; 3.65 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Collection British Museum, n. 1922,0314.6 - mm; 3.65 g; - h Presented by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1922); found in Cyrenaica.
Bibliography BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 62, [tav. XXXII, n. 5] 17.80 mm; 3.65 g; 12 h

22
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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Type
Details
British Museum, n. 1922,0314.7
mm; g; h
- mm; 3.15 g; - h
Notes
Presented by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1922); found in Cyrenaica

Details
BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 64, [tav. XXXII, n. 6]
mm; g; h
16.50 mm; 3.15 g; 11 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Collection British Museum, n. 1922,0314.7 - mm; 3.15 g; - h Presented by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1922); found in Cyrenaica
Bibliography BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 64, [tav. XXXII, n. 6] 16.50 mm; 3.15 g; 11 h

23
Specimen with reliable identification
Validated specimen
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n.d.
Status
Type
Details
British Museum, n. 1922,0314.5
mm; g; h
- mm; 3.42 g; - h
Notes
Presented by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1922); found in Cyrenaica

Details
BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 63
mm; g; h
16.50 mm; 3.41 g; 11 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Collection British Museum, n. 1922,0314.5 - mm; 3.42 g; - h Presented by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1922); found in Cyrenaica
Bibliography BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 85, n. 63 16.50 mm; 3.41 g; 11 h

24
Specimen with uncertain identification
Validated specimen
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British Museum, n. TC,p234.3.PtoIBer
mm; g; h
- mm; 3.91 g; - h
Notes
Acquired before 1814

Details
COMBE 1814 , p. 234, Ptolemæus I. et Berènice Uxor, n. 3
mm; g; h
- mm; - g; - h
Notes

Details
BMC, Ptolemies , p. 76, n. 87
mm; g; h
18.00 mm; - g; - h
Notes

Details
BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 87, n. 80, [tav. XXXII, n. 12]
mm; g; h
18.00 mm; 3.91 g; 12 h
Notes

Type Details mm; g; h Notes
Collection British Museum, n. TC,p234.3.PtoIBer - mm; 3.91 g; - h Acquired before 1814
Bibliography COMBE 1814 , p. 234, Ptolemæus I. et Berènice Uxor, n. 3 - mm; - g; - h
Bibliography BMC, Ptolemies , p. 76, n. 87 18.00 mm; - g; - h
Bibliography BMC, Cyrenaica , p. 87, n. 80, [tav. XXXII, n. 12] 18.00 mm; 3.91 g; 12 h

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