REPRODUCTIONS, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe III Philopator. Died 204 BC. Cast “AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’” (27mm, 12.77 g, 12h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. As made.Electronic Auction 556 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Gold Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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REPRODUCTIONS, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe III Philopator. Died 204 BC. Cast “AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’” (27mm, 12.77 g, 12h). Derived from an unsigned British Museum electrotype. Draped bust right, wearing stephane and diadem; lotus-tipped scepter in background / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ, filleted cornucopia, grape bunch hanging at side; star above. Cf. Head, Guide, Period V.A., 33 (for electrotype; cf. GPCG pl. 34, 28 (reverse) = BM no. BNK,G.913 (for prototype). Lightly toned, minor smoothing, edge marks, deposits. As made. Includes collector ticket noting pre-1970 purchase from Seaby. |