The Coin Cabinet

Kallista 1  –  3 October 2024

The Coin Cabinet, Kallista 1

Ancient Coins

Th, 03.10.2024, from 3:00 PM CEST
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Description

ANCIENT GREECE. PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Arsinoe II (wife of Ptolemy II).
Gold Mnaieion (Oktadrachm), circa 180-145 BC. Alexandria.
Commemorative issue struck under Ptolemy VI. Obv: diademed and veiled head right, wearing stephane; lotus-tipped sceptre in background, K to left. Rev: APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopiae bound with fillet.

Good Very Fine; a beautiful and bold example, particularly lustrous.

From the Euclidean Collection.

Reference: Svoronos-1242δ; SNG Copenhagen–; Bement-1834; Hirsch-1819 (same obv. die); de Luynes-3583.
Die Axis: 11h.
Diameter: 26 mm.
Weight: 27.75 g.

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Price realized 9'750 GBP
Starting price 3'000 GBP
Estimate 6'000 GBP
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