PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III. Circa 244/3-221 BC. Æ Tritartemorion (21.5mm, 8.51 g, 12h). Mint of Heraklea by the Sea or Seleukeia in Pieria. Struck circa 244-241 BC.Electronic Auction 482 Greek, Bronze Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III. Circa 244/3-221 BC. Æ Tritartemorion (21.5mm, 8.51 g, 12h). Mint of Heraklea by the Sea or Seleukeia in Pieria. Struck circa 244-241 BC. Diademed and draped bust right of Berenike II / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. CPE B460; Svoronos 1055; SNG Copenhagen 460. Dark brown patina with reddish highlights, minor roughness, a few scratches. VF. Rare. |