Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2024 NYINC AuctionAuction date: 12 January 2024
Lot number: 50084

Price realized: 19,000 USD   (Approx. 17,326 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
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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