Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 12 January 2024 |
Lot number: 50084 Price realized: 19,000 USD (Approx. 17,326 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos, Died 270/68 B.C. AV Mnaïeion ("Oktadrachm") (27.72 gms), Alexandreia Mint, struck under Ptolemy II, circa 253/2-246 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style. CPE-388; Svor-460; SNG Cop-134. Obverse: Head right with ram's horn, veiled and wearing stephanos; lotus-tipped scepter in background, Θ to left; Reverse: Filleted double cornucopia, with grape bunches hanging at sides. Offering alluring relief and a great deal of lustrous brilliance remaining in the fields, this stately representative is an elevated example from a highly popular series. Estimate: $15000 - $20000 |