Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246 – 222. In the name of Berenice II
2 ½ drachms, Alexandria circa 246-222, AV 10.71 g. Diademed and veiled bust of Berenice II r. Rev. ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ – ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣHΣ Cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillets; on either side, star. Svoronos 979. BMC 3. Boston 2279. McClean 9790 (these dies). CPE 738 (this obverse die).
Very rare and in superb condition for this very difficult issue. Good extremely fine

Ex Bourgey sale 18-19 November 1957, Castro Maya, 154. From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.

Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5, NCG certification number 6558856-002