ANCIENT GREECE. PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I.
Gold Mnaieion (Oktadrachm), circa 289-272 BC. Alexandria.
Obv: ΘΕΩΝ ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ above jugate busts of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, right; Galatian shield behind. Rev: jugate busts of Ptolemy I, draped and diademed, and Berenice I, diademed and veiled, right.
Very Fine.
From the Euclidean Collection.
Reference: Svoronos-603; SNG Copenhagen-132; CPE-313.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 27 mm.
Weight: 27.70 g.
Price realized | 6'250 GBP |
Starting price | 3'500 GBP |
Estimate | 7'000 GBP |