PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Half Mnaïeion – ‘Tetradrachm’ (19.5mm, 13.85 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. VF.

Triton XXIX – Session 5
Lot: 5484. Estimated: $ 4 000

Greek, 12h, Gold

Sold For $ 8 500. 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, 13.85 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, K below chin / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 311; Svoronos 618; Olivier & Lorber dies 33/89; SNG Copenhagen –. Minor deposits, light marks and scratches, tiny lamination on reverse. VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Seaby’s.


Closing Date and Time: 21 January 2026 at 12:41:00 ET.



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