PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AV Mnaïeion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (28mm, 27.77 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy VI and/or VIII, circa 204-116 BC.Triton XXIV Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Gold Sold For $ 40 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AV Mnaïeion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (28mm, 27.77 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy VI and/or VIII, circa 204-116 BC. Head right with ram’s horn, veiled and wearing stephanos; lotus-tipped scepter in background, K to left / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. Olivier Group 7, 3560 (D51/R147 – this coin); Svoronos 1374γ, 1498β–γ, 1499β–γ, and 1841α; SNG Copenhagen 322; BMC 39; Boston MFA 2298; Hermitage Sale II 1577–8. Lustrous, a few spots of toning. Choice EF. High relief and well centered. |