Egypt, Ptolemaic Empire, time of Ptolemy VI-VIII (180-116 BC), gold mnaieion or octadrachm, Alexandria, diademed and veiled bust of Arsinoe II right with lotus-sceptre over far shoulder; K behind head, rev., ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem, 27.81g (Svoronos 1498-9; SNG Copenhagen 322; Troxell p. 67, 8), small edge bump at 9 o’clock and a very minor scratch before base of sceptre, otherwise virtually mint state and toned

Estimate: GBP 15000-20000