SINCONA Auction 51 - (1/3)
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Ancient Coins, World Gold Coins and Medals

Lot 2061

Lot 2061

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Starting price 8,000 CHF
Result 12,000 CHF

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PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, died 270 BC. Gold octodrachm (Mnaieion) c. 180-145 BC, Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy IV. Diademed and veiled head of Arsinoe II to right; lotus-tipped scepter in background; to left Κ. Rv. ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ - ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Filleted double cornucopia with grape bunches hanging at sides. 27.81 g. Boston MFA 2293. Jameson 1815. SNG Copenhagen 321-322. Svoronos 1242, 1374 and 1498-9. Rare. Extremely fine. (~€ 7020/USD 8080) Ex auction Classical Numismatic Group 75, 23 May 2007, lot 564.