Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180 – 145 or Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, 145 – 116.
In the name of Arsinoe II. Octodrachm, Alexandria circa 180-116, AV 27.95 g. Diademed and veiled head of the deified Arsinoe II r.; in field l., K. Rev. ΑΡΣIΝΟΗΣ – ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillets. Svoronos 1498. SNG Copenhagen 322. Boston, MFA 2293.
Perfectly struck in high relief on a very large flan. Good extremely fine
From a Distinguished Swiss Collection.
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5, NCG certification number 6558856-003
Price realized | 27'000 CHF |
Starting price | 16'000 CHF |
Estimate | 20'000 CHF |