Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
Lot number: 31040 Price realized: 8,750 USD (Approx. 7,977 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Ancients PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.76 gm, 11h). NGC XF 5/5 - 1/5, repaired. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy IV, ca. 219-217 BC. Bust of deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and detailed aegis, ornate trident over left shoulder, the central tine ornamented with lotus finial; dotted border / ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ, cornucopia bound with radiate royal diadem, containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim; ΔI below, dotted border. CPE 888. Svoronos 1117. This weighty coin boldly claims your attention with its dimensional relief, a true testament to its exquisite craftsmanship. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-ptolemaic-egypt-ptolemy-iii-euergetes-246-222-bc-av-mnaieion-or-octodrachm-27mm-2776-gm-11h-ngc-xf/a/3113-31040.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 10000-15000 USD |