Lot 4112
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI, Philometor and Ptolemy VIII, Euergetes. Gold Mnaieion (Oktadrachm) (27.88g). Minted at Alexandria, ca. 180-116 BC. In the name of Arsinoê II. Veiled head of Arsinoê II right, wearing diadem and stephane, with ram's horn at ear. at shoulder and behind head, lotus scepter, an in left field, K. Reverse: APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY. Double cornucopiae, bound with fillet; Svoronos 1498-9; SNG Cop. 321-2; SNG Delepierre 3063 (as head of Cleopatra I); Dewing Coll. 2762. NGC graded Mint State*; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5 . Well centered and struck, the high relief portrait dignified and elegant for this series. Very lustrous.
Although Queen Arsinoê II, the sister-wife of Ptolemy II, Philadelphos died 270/268 BC, she was deified and a remarkable series of high-value precious metal coins were issued. This example was issued after circa 193/2 BC.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
Ex Millennia Collection (Goldberg Coins, Sale 46B, May 26, 2008, lot 71).
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