PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285/4-246 BC), with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenice I. AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.67 gm, 1h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, scratches. Alexandria, ca. 285-272 BC. AΔEΛΦΩN, jugate right busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; Galatian shield to left, dotted border / ΘEΩN, jugate right busts of Ptolemy I and Berenice I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenice is diademed and veiled; dotted border. CPE 313. Svoronos 603. Well centered with nearly full beading on both sides. From the Penn Collection. Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 71 (24 October 1997), lot 245
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Price realized | 13'000 USD |
Starting price | 2'500 USD |
Estimate | 5'000 USD |