PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AV Mnaïeion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (27mm, 27.77 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy VI, circa 204-145 BC.

CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 330. Estimated: $ 7 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 26 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AV Mnaïeion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (27mm, 27.77 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy VI, circa 204-145 BC. Head right with ram’s horn, veiled and wearing stephanos; lotus-tipped scepter in background, K to left / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. Olivier Group 5, 3463–86 (unlisted dies); Svoronos 1374; SNG Copenhagen –; SNG Delepierre 3063; BMC –; Bement 1834; Boston MFA 2293; de Luynes 3583. Lustrous, some scratches, a couple small scuffs. EF.


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