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Greek: PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.79 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine S...
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Fine Style Deified Ptolemy III
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AV mnaieion
or octodrachm (27mm, 27.79 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine
Style. Posthumous issue, Alexandria, under Ptolemy IV, ca.
219-217 BC. Bust of deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate
diadem and aegis, ornate trident over left shoulder, the central
tine ornamented with lotus finial; dotted border /
ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, cornucopia bound with radiate royal diadem,
containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape
cluster hanging from left side of rim; ΔI below, dotted border. CPE
888. Svoronos 1117. This expressive Fine Style die has fantastic
dimensionality and a distinctly lifelike appearance - Ptolemy III
seems poised to move at any moment.
Auction Info
2025 May 1 - 2 CSNS World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction #3123 (go to Auction Home page)
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May, 2025
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