ANCIENT GREECE. PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy III 'Euergetes'.
Gold Mnaieion (Oktadrachm), circa 219-217 BC. Alexandria.
Commemorative issue struck under Ptolemy IV. Obv: radiate and diademed bust of deified Ptolemy III right, wearing aegis; trident over shoulder with middle prong ending in lotus finial. Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopiae, grape bunch hanging to left; ΔI below.
Good Very Fine; brushed.
From the Euclidean Collection.
Reference: CPE-888; Svoronos-1117; SNG Copenhagen-196; BMC-103; Pozzi-3239.
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 26 mm.
Weight: 27.85 g.
Price realized | 7'250 GBP |
Starting price | 4'000 GBP |
Estimate | 8'000 GBP |