(sold for $15000.0)
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy II, 285-246 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.72 g) minted at Alexandria after 270 BC. Diademed jugate busts right of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II (sister and wife of Ptolemy II); behind, shield. Reverse: Diademed jugate busts right of Ptolemy I (father of Ptolemy II) and Berenike I (mother of Ptolemy II). Svoronos 603; Dewing 2752. Four excellent portraits; a beautiful example. Choice Very Fine. Sometimes attributed a bit later, to Ptolemy III, this most impressive dynastic issue was minted at a time when the Library and Museum at Alexandria, as well as the Pharos Lighthouse, were newly constructed architectural wonders of their age. Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. Categories: Ancient Greek Coinage
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