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CNG Feature Auction 114

Lot nuber 441

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III. Circa 244/3-221 BC. AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (28.5mm, 27.75 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy IV, circa 211-204 BC.


CNG Feature Auction 114
Lot: 441.
 Estimated: $ 7 500

Greek, Gold

Sold For $ 19 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Berenike II, wife of Ptolemy III. Circa 244/3-221 BC. AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (28.5mm, 27.75 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy IV, circa 211-204 BC. Veiled and draped bust right, wearing necklace / BAΣIΛΣΣHΣ BEPENIKHΣ, filleted cornucopia. CPE 895; Svoronos 1113; van Driessche obv. die D4; SNG Copenhagen 169; Boston MFA Supp. 322; Hirsch 1814; de Luynes 3580. Scratches, small die breaks on obverse. EF. Rare.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 114 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 13-14 May 2020. This lot is in Session 2, which begins 13 May 2020 at 2 PM ET.

UPDATE: As the CNG staff and many of our clients remain under social distancing and other restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CNG 114 will be held as an internet only auction. The sale will take place as scheduled on 13-14 May 2020.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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