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Ptolemy VI-Ptolemy VIII (145-116 BC). AV mnaieion or oktadrachm (27.75 gm). Alexandria, in the name of the deified Arsinöe II (died 270 BC). Diademed and veiled head of Arsinöe II right, horn of Ammon visible beneath ear, K behind / AΡΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOΥ, double cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillet. Svoronos 1499. SNG Copenhagen 322. With full, radiant mint luster. A virtually perfect specimen. In NGC holder, graded Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5.

The highest NGC grade achievable for an ancient coin!




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Auction Info

Auction Dates
January, 2011
2nd-3rd Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 15
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Sold on Jan 3, 2011 for: $46,000.00
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