Ptolemaic Empire, Ptolemy II (283-246 BC), gold mnaieion (octadrachm), Alexandria, c. 252/1-250/49 BC, diademed and veiled head of Arsinoe II right, lotus-sceptre over far shoulder; behind, Λ, rev., ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem, 27.79g, die axis 12.00 (CPE 391; Svoronos 476, pl. 15, 15; Troxell pl. 7, 4 and p. 44), extremely fine
Estimate: GBP 7000 - 9000
Price realized | 10'000 GBP |
Starting price | 5'600 GBP |
Estimate | 7'000 GBP |