Lot 3681
Ptolemaic Egypt. Arsinöe II, wife of Ptolemy II Philadelphos, d. 270 BC. Seemingly Rare with this control letter. Gold Octadrachm (27.75 g), Alexandria mint, struck under Ptolemy II, c. 253-246 BC. Diademed and veiled head right; lotus scepter behind head; Δ to left. Reverse: Double cornucopiae, filleted; regnal titles around. Svoronos pl. XV, 8; BMC Ptolemies --; Troxell, Arsinoe, Group 3; SNG Copenhagen 134 var. (letter). Overall a good strike, only slightly weak at the ear. Clean-looking coin, with abundant luster. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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| Realized $9,200 |
