1084563 | GREEK. PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. (Wife of Ptolemy II, died 270/268 BC). Posthumous issue under Ptolemy II, Struck circa 253/252 BC. AV Mnaieion – 'Oktadrachm'. NGC AU (About Uncirculated) Strike 5/5 Surface 3/5Fine Style. Alexandria mint. 27mm. 27.71gm. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; Θ in left field, dotted border / ΑΡΣIΝΟΗΣ – ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ. Double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, and other fruits, grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; dotted border. CPE 388; Svoronos 460 (263 BC).

Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3016 (2 January 2012) Lot 23091.


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