Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246 – 222. In the name of Berenice II
Hemidrachm, Alexandria circa 246-222, AV 2.10 g. Diademed and veiled bust of Berenice II r. Rev. BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ – BEPENIKHΣ Cornucopia filled with fruits and tied with the royal diadem; in field, two stars. Svoronos 981. Dewing 2758. Boston, MFA 2280. CPE 740.
Extremely rare. Several edge marks, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex Bourgey sale 18-19 November 1957, Castro Maya, 155. From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.
Price realized | 11'000 CHF |
Starting price | 4'000 CHF |
Estimate | 5'000 CHF |