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, 27.80g, die axis 12.00 (CPE 391; Svoronos 476, pl. 15, 15; Troxell pl. 7, 4 and p. 44), scratched above cornucopia, a few other minor marks, extremely fine
Estimate: GBP 5000 - 6000
Price realized | 5'500 GBP |
Starting price | 4'000 GBP |
Estimate | 5'000 GBP |