PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Mnaïeion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (26mm, 27.69 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 399. 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 II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Mnaïeion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (26mm, 27.69 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 313; Svoronos 603; Olivier & Lorber dies 12/– (unlisted rev. die); SNG Copenhagen 132; BM inv. 1964,1303.3 (same obv. die); Du Chastel 294 (same obv. die); Kraay & Hirmer 801; Westmoreland 52 (this coin). Trace deposits, minor marks. Good VF.

From the Westmoreland Collection, purchased from Noble Numismatics. Ex Property of a Lady [Giovanna Adda Coen] (Part II, Christie’s, 8 October 1985), lot 404 (professionally conserved since); Victor A. Adda (†1965) Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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