Second Known with Kerykeion

Triton XIV, Lot: 387. Estimate $20000. Sold for $35000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Mnaieion – “Oktadrachm” (26mm, 27.74 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 265-246 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, Gallic shield behind / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above, kerykeion to left. Svoronos -; SNG Copenhagen -; Noeske -; Boston MFA -; Dewing -; Berk BBS 158, no. 11 (same dies). VF, underlying luster. Extremely rare with kerykeion symbol; the second and finest known.