The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Kallista Auction 1 | Auction date: 3 October 2024 |
Lot number: 85 Price realized: 9,750 GBP (Approx. 12,919 USD / 11,706 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: ANCIENT GREECE. PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Arsinoe II (wife of Ptolemy II). Gold Mnaieion (Oktadrachm), circa 180-145 BC. Alexandria. Commemorative issue struck under Ptolemy VI. Obv: diademed and veiled head right, wearing stephane; lotus-tipped sceptre in background, K to left. Rev: APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopiae bound with fillet. Good Very Fine; a beautiful and bold example, particularly lustrous. From the Euclidean Collection. Reference: Svoronos-1242δ; SNG Copenhagen–; Bement-1834; Hirsch-1819 (same obv. die); de Luynes-3583. Die Axis: 11h. Diameter: 26 mm. Weight: 27.75 g. Estimate: 6000 GBP |