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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.89 gm, 11h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Posthumous issue, Alexandria, under Ptolemy II, ca. 250/49 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; Λ 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 391. Svoronos 476. Pleasant dusty amber toning in the crevices.

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Auction Dates
May, 2025
1st-2nd Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 23
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Sold on May 1, 2025 for: $24,000.00
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