Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy III Euergetes AV Mnaieion (Oktadrachm). Commemorative issue struck under Ptolemy IV. Alexandria, circa 219-217 BC. Radiate and diademed bust of deified Ptolemy III to right, wearing aegis; trident over shoulder, middle prong ending in lotus finial / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopiae, grape bunch hanging to left; ΔI below. CPE 888; Svoronos 1117; SNG Copenhagen 196; Olivier & Lorber dies 3/10; BMC 103 (same dies).
NGC graded Ch XF 5/5 - 3/5, brushed (#4885147-015).
From A Lady's Winged Horse Collection;
Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, NYINC Signature Sale 3081, 12 January 2020, lot 32038;
Ex Heritage World Coin Auctions, Long Beach Signature Sale 3026, 25 September 2013, lot 23221.
Price realized | 15'000 GBP |
Starting price | 5'400 GBP |
Estimate | 9'000 GBP |