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Exceptional Oktadrachm
Lot 277:
Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I and Berenike I. AV Mnaieion – ‘Oktadrachm’. Alexandria mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Obv. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left. Rev. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. Svoronos 603; SNG Cop. 132; Boston MFA 2274; Dewing 2752; Kraay & Hirmer 801. AV. 27.61 g. 26.00 mm. Superb and brilliant. Delicate patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.
Ex Roma Numismatic XVI (2018), lot 363; from a private British collection, outside of Egypt prior to April 2007.
Start price € 10000
Current price € 15000
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