REPRODUCTIONS, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III. Circa 246-222 BC. Cast Gilt “AV Mnaieion – 'Oktadrachm' of Ephesus mint” (27mm, 14.61 g, 12h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. As made.

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Lot: 972. Estimated: $ 300

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Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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REPRODUCTIONS, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III. Circa 246-222 BC. Cast Gilt “AV Mnaieion – 'Oktadrachm' of Ephesus mint” (27mm, 14.61 g, 12h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. Veiled and draped bust right / BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ BEPENIKHΣ, cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet; to left, bee right. Cf. Head, Guide, Period V.A., 31 (for electrotype); cf. GPCG pl. 33, 23 (for prototype). Toned, minor smoothing, edge marks, deposits, pierced on both sides (as per prototype). As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby.


Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 15:23:40 ET.

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