PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (27mm, 27.82 g, 12h). Posthumous issue under Ptolemy IV. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 219-217 BC. Superb EF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 381. Estimated: $ 10 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 19 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (27mm, 27.82 g, 12h). Posthumous issue under Ptolemy IV. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 219-217 BC. Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over left shoulder, middle prong ends in a lotus finial / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔI below. CPE 888; Svoronos 1117; Olivier & Lorber dies 4/21, 214 (this coin); SNG Copenhagen 196; SNG Lockett 3424 (same obv. die); BMC 103; Boston MFA 2283 (same obv. die); Kraay & Hirmer 803; de Luynes 3573 (same dies); Noeske 137. Some die rust, light marks, edge marks. Superb EF.

From the Jeffrey H. Miller Collection. Ex Santa Barbara Museum of Art Collection (Numismatic Fine Arts I, 20 March 1975), lot 266.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Two – Lot 338–647 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 9 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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