Triton XVII, Lot: 415. Estimate $10000. Sold for $13500. 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 Mnaieion – “Oktadrachm” (25mm, 27.76 g, 1h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 285-261/0 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; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. Svoronos 603; SNG Copenhagen 132; Noeske 37; Boston MFA 2274; Dewing 2752; Kraay & Hirmer 801. Good VF, small nick on cheek of Ptolemy II.
Ex Triton XV (3 January 2012), lot 1310 (sold for hammer $12,000, but not paid).