Greek: PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.68 gm, 12h). NGC...
Description
Graceful Early Portraiture
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV
mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.68 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5,
Fine Style. Posthumous issue, Alexandria, under Ptolemy II, ca.
251/250 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing
diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus
over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border /
APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with fillet,
containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, and other fruits, grape
cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; dotted border. CPE I 390
(same dies). Svoronos 475 (261 BC). Elegant Fine Style dies
showcase the regal features of Arsinöe II.
Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000.
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