ELECTROTYPES, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe III Philopator. Died 204 BC. Electrotype “AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’” (27mm, 12.64 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype (marked [MB] on reverse). As made.Electronic Auction 553 Electrotypes & Reproductions, Gold Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ELECTROTYPES, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe III Philopator. Died 204 BC. Electrotype “AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’” (27mm, 12.64 g, 12h). British Museum electrotype (marked [MB] on reverse). Draped bust right, wearing stephane and diadem; lotus-tipped scepter in background / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ, filleted cornucopia, grape bunch hanging at side; star above. Head, Guide, Period V.A., 33; cf. GPCG pl. 34, 28 (reverse) = BM no. BNK,G.913 (for prototype). Lightly toned. As made. |