PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Half Mnaïeion – ‘Tetradrachm’ (19.5mm, 13.84 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 400. Estimated: $ 4 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold

Sold For $ 9 000. 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 Half Mnaïeion – ‘Tetradrachm’ (19.5mm, 13.84 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 314; Svoronos 604ια (same dies); Olivier & Lorber dies 22/64; SNG Copenhagen 133; de Luynes 3564 (same dies); Westmoreland 53 (this coin). Trace deposits, minor marks. Good VF.

From the Westmoreland Collection, purchased from Canberra Coin World (Bill Scheer). Ex Helbing 86 (25 November 1942), lot 3435.


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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