PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I, 285-246 BC. Mnaieion or Oktadrachm (Gold, 27 mm, 27.79 g, 12 h), Alexandria, circa 272-261/0. AΔEΛΦΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled, to right; behind, Galatian shield. Rev. ΘEΩN Coinjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike, diademed and veiled, to right. CPE 313. SNG Copenhagen 132. Svoronos 603. Some scuffs and scratches and with light traces of mounting, otherwise, very fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 4'500 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |