1082842 | GREEK. PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy III (Struck posthumously under Ptolemy IV), 219-217 BC. AV Mnaieion or Octodrachm. NGC Ch. AU (Choice About Uncirculated) Strike 5/5 Surface 4/5 Fine Style. Alexandria. 26mm. 27.79gm. 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// ΔI below, dotted border. Cornucopia bound with radiate royal diadem, containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim. CPE 888 (same obverse die); Svoronos 1117.

Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3037 (5 January 2015) Lot 30940.


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