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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 438, Lot 165
SICILIA
SYRAKUS. Hieron II., 274-216 v. Chr. für Philistis. AR-16 Litren, 218/214 v. Chr.; 13,32 g Verschleierter Kopf l., dahinter Stern//Nike in Quadriga r., oben Stern, r. K. SNG ANS 880; Burnett, Enna hoard in SNR 62, 1983, vergl. 34 ff.; SNG München 1355; Hoover 1556; CCO 119. In US-Plastikholder der NGC mit der Bewertung Ch AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5 (4934035-002).
Vorzüglich
Exemplar der Sammlung "The Everglades Collection".
Exemplar der Auktion Triton I, New York 1997, Nr. 3... | 16 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 438, Lot 166
SICILIA
SYRAKUS. Hieron II., 274-216 v. Chr. für Philistis. AR-16 Litren, 218/214 v. Chr.; 14,05 g Verschleierter Kopf l., dahinter steht Tyche l.//Nike in Quadriga r., r. A. Burnett, Enna hoard in SNR 62, 1983, -; SNG ANS -; SNG München -; Hoover 1556; CCO -, vergl. 197 (D 11/R -).
Variante von großer Seltenheit. Herrliche Patina, vorzüglich
Exemplar der Auktion Roma Numismatics XVIII, London 2019, Nr. 544; der Auktion Nomos AG 20, Zürich 2020, Nr. 69 und der Sammlung eines norddeutschen ... | 16 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 438, Lot 436
AEGYPTUS
Ptolemaios III., 246-222 v. Chr für Ptolemaios II., Arsinoë II., Ptolemaios I. und Berenike I. AV-Oktodrachme (Mnaion), Alexandria; 27,71 g Büsten des Ptolemaios II. und der Arsinoë II. r., dahinter Schild//Büsten des Ptolemaios I. und der Berenike I. r. SNG Cop. 132; Svoronos 603; Olivier/Lorber in RBN 159 (2013), Av 12/Rv 44; CPE 313.
RR Kl. Kratzer, etwas dunkler Belag, leichte Reinigungsspuren, sehr schön
Exemplar der Sammlung Antike Münzen aus adeligem Privatbesitz (abgeschlo... | 16 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 438, Lot 437
AEGYPTUS
Ptolemaios III., 246-222 v. Chr. für Berenike II. AR-Pentekaidekadrachme, um 245 v. Chr., Alexandria; 50,85 g Drapierte Büste r. mit Diadem und Schleier//Füllhorn mit Taenie zwischen Pilei der Dioskuren. CPE 734; Sewell-Lasater in RN 177 (2020), O1/R1; SNG Cop. -; Svoronos 988.
RR Reparierter Randausbruch, min. Bearbeitungsspuren am Rand, min. gereinigt, fast vorzüglich
Exemplar der Auktion Giessener Münzhandlung 84, München 1997, Nr. 5467.
Das Nominal dieses Typs ist von Svoron... | 16 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 467
IONIEN. EPHESOS.
Oktobol ø 19mm (5,49g). 287 - 281 v. Chr. Magistrat Theophilos. Vs.: Verschleierter Kopf der Arsinoe n. r. Rs.: [QEOF]ILOSWN / ARSI, Bogen u. Köcher, l. im Feld Monogramm, r. Biene. SNG Kayhan 279 var. (anderer Magistrat); Head NC 1880, S.128; Svoronos 879.
R! Partiell dunkle Tönung, ss-vz
Ex CNG Auktion 55, 2000, Los 492.
Die Münzen wurde unter Lysimachos geprägt, der Ephesos zu Ehren seiner berühmten Gemahlin, der Ptolemäerin Arsinoe II., in Arsinoeia umbenannt hatte.
D... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 567
NORDAFRIKA. KÖNIGREICH DER PTOLEMÄER.
Ptolemaios II. Philadelphos, 283 - 246 v. Chr. Tetradrachme ø 21mm (13,83g). Nach 265 v. Chr. Mzst. Alexandreia. Vs.: ADELFWN, gestaffelte Büsten des Ptolemaios II. u. der Arsinoe II. mit Diademen n. r., dahinter Schild. Rs.: QEWN, gestaffelte Büsten des Ptolemaios I. u. der Berenike I. mit Diademen n. r. CPE 314; Svoronos 604; SNG Cop. 133.
Gold! Gutes ss
Ex CNG Triton XIV, 2011, Los 388.
Diese Losnummer wird regelbesteuert verkauft.
This lot is subj... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung - Auction 317, Lot 568
NORDAFRIKA. KÖNIGREICH DER PTOLEMÄER.
Arsinoe II., gest. 270 v. Chr. AV-Oktodrachme ø 29mm (27,58g). Geprägt unter Ptolemaios V. oder VI. ca. 193/2 - 178/7 v. Chr. Mzst. Alexandreia. Vs.: Kopf der Arsinoe II. mit den Zügen Kleopatras I., mit Stephane, Widderhorn u. geschultertem Lotuszepter n. r., dahinter. Rs.: ARSINOHS / FILADELFOU, Doppelfüllhorn, mit Bändern geschmückt, an den Seiten zwei Weintrauben. CPE 7; Svoronos 1242; SNG Delepierre 3063.
Ex Sammlung SL.
Gold! Mehrere Kratzer in de... | 9 Mar 2026 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - obolos 41, Lot 396
BOEOTIA. Thespiai. Circa 210 BC. (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.59 g, 12 h). Female (Arsinoe III) head to right, wearing modius and veil. Rev. ΘEΣΠI/EΩN Lyre; all within laurel wreath. BCD Boiotia 612. SNG Copenhagen 406-407. Dark brown patina. Very fine.
From the collection of John Aiello and that of BCD, acquired from Baldwin's in December of 1970.
Arsinoe III and her husband were supporters of the Mouseia, a Panhellenic festival that took place every four years at Thespiai. Probably to show their grati... | 22 Feb 2026 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 234, Lot 6
Ptolemaic, Ptolemy II. Gold Mnaieion (formerly octodrachm); Ptolemaic, Ptolemy II; 285-246 BC. Alexandria, ca. 252-249 BC, Mnaieion (Octodrachm), 27.66g. Svoronos-475, Troxell, ANSMN 28- pl 7, 3, CPE-390. Obv: Head of Arsinoe II r., wearing diadem, stephane and veil, behind K; Rx: ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, Double corncopia bound with fillet.Since a large, heavy coin such as this is not rare, it shows just how wealthy the Ptolemaic Dynasty was.. EF
Estimate: 16500 USD... | 29 Jan 2026 | 16,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3130, Lot 36044
Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285/4-246 BC), with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenice I. AV tetradrachm (half-mnaieion) or pentekontadrachmon (50 drachm) (20mm, 13.83 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 5/5. Alexandria, before August 272 BC. AΔEΛΦΩN, jugate busts right of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled; Galatian shield decorated with thunderbolt behind, dotted border / ΘEΩN, jugate busts right of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenice ... | 22 Jan 2026 | 11,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX Online Sessions, Lot 5484
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Half Mnaïeion – 'Tetradrachm' (19.5mm, 13.85 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left, K below chin / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 3... | 21 Jan 2026 | 8,500 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2026 NYINC Auction, Lot 40177
- Alluring Gold Mnaieion for the Deified Arsinoe II
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos, Died 270/268 B.C. AV Mnaieion (Oktadrachm/Octodrachm) (27.65 gms), Alexandreia Mint, struck under Ptolemy II, ca. 253/2-246 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style.
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CPE-388; Svor-460; SNG Cop-134. Obverse: Veiled head right, with ram's horn and wearing stephanos; lotus-tipped scepter in background, Θ to left; Reverse: Fille... | 16 Jan 2026 | 22,000 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2026 NYINC Auction, Lot 40178
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos, Died 270/68 B.C. AR Dekadrachm (33.50 gms), Alexandreia Mint, struck under Ptolemy II, circa 253/2-246 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 1/5. Smoothing.
Svor-947; CPE-354; SNG Copenhagen-Unlisted. Obverse: Veiled head right, wearing stephanos and ram's horn; lotus-tipped scepter in background, MM to left; Reverse: Filleted double cornucopia, with grape bunches hanging at sides. Some scattered roughness and subsequent smoothing is noted, especially upon... | 16 Jan 2026 | Unsold | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 65, Lot 1124
Ptolemaic Empire
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Arsinoë II Philadelphos (died W3270/268 BC). Gold Mnaieion – 'Oktadrachm' (28.6mm; 27.82 g).
Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy VI, ca. 180-145 BC. Veiled head right with ram's horn, wearing stéphanos, lotus-tipped scepter in background, large K in left field. Reverse: APΣINoHΣ ΦIΛΛΔEΛΦoY, double cornucopia with grape bunches hanging at its sides, bound with fillet. Cf. Svoronos 1498; SNG-Copenhagen 321-322; Boston MFA 2293; BMC36. Ancient graffiti reve... | 15 Jan 2026 | 12,500 USD | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 65, Lot 1125
Ptolemaic Empire
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Arsinoë II Philadelphos (died 270/268 BC). Gold Mnaieion – 'Oktadrachm' (27.5mm; 27.79 g).
Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy VI, ca. 180-145 BC. Veiled head right with ram's horn, wearing stéphanos, lotus-tipped scepter in background, large K in left field. Reverse: APΣINoHΣ ΦIΛΛΔEΛΦoY, double cornucopia with grape bunches hanging at its sides, bound with fillet. Svoronos 1242δ; Olivier Group 4, 3430; Hirsch 1819; de Luynes 3583. In NGC holder graded C... | 15 Jan 2026 | 12,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX, Lot 399
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Mnaïeion – 'Oktadrachm' (26mm, 27.69 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 313; Svoronos 603... | 13 Jan 2026 | 19,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX, Lot 400
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Half Mnaïeion – 'Tetradrachm' (19.5mm, 13.84 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 314; Svor... | 13 Jan 2026 | 9,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX, Lot 402
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AR Dekadrachm (33.5mm, 34.73 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy II, circa 253/2-250/49 BC. Head right, with ram's horn, veiled and wearing stephane; lotus-tipped scepter in background, MM to left / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia with grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. CPE 354 (Ptolemy II); Svoronos 947ζ = Ward 889 = Ward Sale 740 = Westmoreland 51 (this coin); Troxell, Arsinoe, Group 3, p. ... | 13 Jan 2026 | 8,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXIX, Lot 404
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Kleopatra III & Ptolemy X Alexander I. 114/3-102/1 BC. AV Mnaïeion – 'Oktadrachm' (28mm, 27.84 g, 11h). In the name and types of Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 110-105 BC. Idealized head of Kleopatra III right (as Arsinoe), with ram's horn, veiled and wearing stephane; lotus-tipped scepter in background, K to left / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. CPE Class V, K58; Olivier Group 7, 349... | 13 Jan 2026 | 45,000 USD | |
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3129, Lot 31002
Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (29mm, 27.97 gm, 12h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5, brushed. Posthumous issue under Ptolemy VI-VIII, Alexandria, after ca. 193/192 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, and oth... | 12 Jan 2026 | 26,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3129, Lot 34020
Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.68 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Posthumous issue, Alexandria, under Ptolemy II, ca. 251/250 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, and other fruits, gr... | 12 Jan 2026 | 26,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3129, Lot 34023
Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (27mm, 27.62 gm, 11h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, edge cut. Posthumous issue under Ptolemy VI-VIII, Alexandria, after ca. 193/192 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, and ot... | 12 Jan 2026 | 18,000 USD | |
Nomos AG - obolos 40, Lot 334
BOEOTIA. Thespiai. Circa 210 BC. (Bronze, 14 mm, 3.57 g, 5 h). Female (Arsinoe III) head to right, wearing modius and veil. Rev. ΘEΣΠI/EΩN Lyre; all within laurel wreath. BCD Boiotia 612. SNG Copenhagen 406-407. Dark brown patina with light green and red earthen highlights. Very fine.
From the John Aiello Collection, and that of BCD.
Arsinoe III and her husband were supporters of the Mouseia, a Panhellenic festival that took place every four years at Thespiai. Probably to show their gratitude... | 14 Dec 2025 | 85 CHF | |
Nihon Coin Auction - Auction 62, Lot 538
古代ギリシャ ANCIENT GREEK エジプト プトレマイオス王朝 Egypt Ptolemaic Kingdom プトレマイオス2世・フィラデルフォス Ptolemy II Philadelphos 285-246BC. デカドラクマ銀貨 AR Decadrachm(32.96gm)表面：アルシノエ2世肖像 "E E"の文字 Arsinoe II (c.265-241BC.) 裏面：二本の豊饒の角 Sear-7770var. Svorono Spink-477var. R.Jameson-1812(Monnaies Grecques Antiques 1913) NGC XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 1/5 (6654719-035) 表面に腐蝕あり(VG). 裏面下部に腐蝕あり(-VF).
Starting price: 300000 JPY... | 13 Dec 2025 | Unsold | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 166, Lot 17
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Gold octodrachm. 270/68 BC. Alexandria. Struck under Ptolemy II. (Svoronos-471). Anv.: Diademed and veiled head of the deified Arsinoe II right; in the field to left, I. Rev.: ΑΡΣIΝΟΗΣ – ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillets. Au. 27,74 g.
Scratch on the reverse but nice struck and color. Very rare.
Slabbed by NGC as XF, Strike 5/5, Surface 2/5, marks. Est...10000,00.
Spanish description: Egipto Ptolem... | 11 Dec 2025 | 13,000 EUR | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 166, Lot 18
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. Mnaieion or Oktadrachm. 272-261/0 BC. Alexandria. (Sng Cop-132). (Svoronos-603). (CPE-307, Plate coin). Anv.: AΔEΛΦΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled, to right; behind, Galatian shield. Rev.: ΘEΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike, diademed and veiled, to right. Au. 27,74 g. Rare. Slabbed by NGC as VF, Strike 5/5, Surface 4/5. Est...7000,00.
Spanish descrip... | 11 Dec 2025 | 12,000 EUR | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 166, Lot 19
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 1/2 Mnaieion or Pentekontadrachmon. 285/4-246 BC. Alexandria. (Sng Cop-134). (Svoronos-604). (CPE-314). Anv.: AΔEΛΦΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled, to right; behind, Galatian shield. Rev.: ΘEΩN Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike, diademed and veiled, to right. Au. Slabbed by NGC as Ch VF, Strike, 5/5 Surface, 4/5, edge marks. Est...5000,00.
Spanish descri... | 11 Dec 2025 | 4,800 EUR | |
Jesus Vico S.A. - Auction 177, Lot 1131
GRECIA ANTIGUA. REINO PTOLEMAICO. Ptolomeo II y Arsínoe. Alejandría. Tetradracma (post. 265 a.C.). A/ Bustos de Ptolomeo II y Arsínoe II, detrás escudo; ADELFWN. R/ Bustos de Ptolomeo I y Berenice I; QEWN. AR 13,8 g. 20,9 mm. COP-133. MBC+. Muy escasa.
Starting price: 3000 EUR... | 25 Nov 2025 | 5,000 EUR | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 140, Lot 2011
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis wife of Hieron II (275-215 B.C.), silver sixteen litrai, (12.82 g), issued 217-215 B.C., obv. diademed and veiled head of Philistis to left, thyrsus to right behind, rev. quadriga to right driven by Nike with horses walking, above crescent and BASILISSAS, below FILISTIDOS, A off flan to right, (S.989, SNG ANS 876, Caltabiano [QT XIX] p.169, 175 note the letters]). Bright, minor cleaning marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and rare.
Ex Spink & Sons... | 25 Nov 2025 | 1,800 AUD | |
Numismatica Genevensis SA - Auction 22, Lot 132
GREEK WORLD
Egypt
Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246 BC.
Dekadrachm 270-246 BC, Alexandria. Diademed and veiled head of Arsinoe II right, BB behind neck / Double cornucopia filled with fruit and bound with fillets. 35,53g. 33mm. SNG Copenhagen 136; Svoronos 938.
Good very fine.
Provenance: Hess-Leu (16 April 1964), 254.
Starting price: 15000 CHF... | 24 Nov 2025 | 24,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Genevensis SA - Auction 22, Lot 133
GREEK WORLD
Egypt
Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246 BC.
Gold Mnaieion or Octodrachm after 265 BC, Alexandria. Jugate busts right of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, shield behind, all within dotted border / Jugate busts right of Ptolemy I, draped and diademed, and Berenice I, diademed and veiled. 27,74g. 26mm. Boston, MFA 2274; CPE 313; Dewing 2752; SNG Copenhagen 132; Svoronos 603.
NGC AU 5/5 4/5 Fine Style.
(6558855-008).
Good extremely fine.
Provenance... | 24 Nov 2025 | 28,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Genevensis SA - Auction 22, Lot 134
GREEK WORLD
Egypt
Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246 BC.
Gold Mnaieion or Octodrachm after 265 BC, Alexandria. Jugate busts right of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, shield behind, all within dotted border / Jugate busts right of Ptolemy I, draped and diademed, and Berenice I, diademed and veiled. 27,77g. 26mm. Boston, MFA 2274; CPE 313; Dewing 2752; SNG Copenhagen 132; Svoronos 603.
NGC AU 5/5 3/5 Flan flaw.
(8235289-002).
Good extremely fine.
Provenance:... | 24 Nov 2025 | 28,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Genevensis SA - Auction 22, Lot 137
GREEK WORLD
Egypt
Ptolemy V Epiphanes, 204-180 BC.
Gold Mnaieion or Octodrachm in the name of Arsinoe III Philopator (died 204 BC) circa 202-200 BC, uncertain military mint in Phoenicia. Diademed and draped bust of deified Arsinoe III right, wearing stephanos and single-pendant earring, transverse lotus-tipped scepter in background / Cornucopia, grape bunch hanging at side, bound with fillet, star above. 27,73g. 25,5mm. Jameson 1822; Mørkholm, Portrait, obverse die A21; Svoronos 1269 var. (NI ... | 24 Nov 2025 | 80,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Genevensis SA - Auction 22, Lot 138
GREEK WORLD
Egypt
Ptolemy VI Philometor, 180 – 145 BC or Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, 145 – 116 BC.
Octodrachm in the name of Arsinoe II circa 180-116 BC, Alexandria. Diademed and veiled head of deified Arsinoe II right, K behind neck, dotted border / Double cornucopia filled with fruit and bound with fillets. 27,95g. 29,8mm. Boston, MFA 2293; SNG Copenhagen 322; Svoronos 1498.
Struck on a broad flan. High relief. Good extremely fine.
Provenance: Bourgey (25 May 1950), 83.
Starting price: 2500... | 24 Nov 2025 | 30,000 CHF | |
Emporium Hamburg - Auction 109, Lot 76
ÄGYPTEN, Arsinoe II., 316-270 v.Chr., AV Oktadrachme, Alexandria (postum). Verschleierter Kopf der Arsinoe mit Diadem nach rechts, i.F.l. K. Rs.Doppelfüllhorn mit Bändern, ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ. 27,5mm; 27,72g; 11h. Ex Spink's Feb. 1977, Nr.181
Arsinoe II. war die Schwester von König Ptolemaios II. und in dritter Ehe mit ihm verheiratet, wofür sie vorher die Ehefrau ihres Bruders beseitigte. Geprägt unter Ptolemaios II. und III. 278-270/246 v.Chr
GOLD, ss
BMC 6.43.10; SNG Cop 132; vgl.Sear 7789... | 17 Nov 2025 | 8,600 EUR | |
Emporium Hamburg - Auction 109, Lot 77
ÄGYPTEN, Ptolemaios II., 285-246 v.Chr., AV Oktadrachme (Mnaeion; =100 AR Drachmen) 282-272 v.Chr. Überlappende Büsten von König Ptolemaios II. und Königin Arsinoe II. nach rechts. Ersterer diademiert und mit Chlamys. Letztere mit Diadem und Schleier. Dahinter galatischer Schild mit Donnerkeilvorrichtung, ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ. Rs.Büsten von König Ptolemaios I. und Königin Berenice I. nach rechts. Ersterer diademiert und mit Himation. Letztere mit Diadem und Schleier, ΘΕΩΝ. 26,5mm; 27,80g,; 12h. Geprägt unt... | 17 Nov 2025 | 9,600 EUR | |
Emporium Hamburg - Auction 109, Lot 78
ÄGYPTEN, Ptolemaios II., 285-246 v.Chr., AV Tetradrachme (1/2 Mnaeion, =50 AR Drachmen), Alexandria 282-272 v.Chr. Zwei Büsten von König Ptolemaios II. und Königin Arsinoe II. nach rechts, dahinter Schild, oben ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ. Rs.Büsten von König Ptolemaios I. und Königin Berenice I. nach rechts, oben ΘΕΩΝ. 19,5mm; 13,78g,; 12h. Ersteigert: Auktion Kroba! 20, 1976, 73
GOLD, ss+
BMC 6.40.4; SNG Cop.133
Starting price: 3600 EUR... | 17 Nov 2025 | 5,400 EUR | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 434 eLive, Lot 8423
IONIA. EPHESOS.
AR-Oktobol, 290/281 v. Chr., Magistrat Theophilos; 5,64 g. Kopf Arsinoes II. R. mit Schleier//Bogen und Köcher. Head in NC 1880, S. 128 u. Pl. VII, 7.
R Dunkle Tönung, kl. Kratzer, kl. Schrötlingsriß, sehr schön
Exemplar der Auktion Hauck & Aufhäuser 15, München 2000, Nr. 158.
294 v. Chr. kam Ephesos unter die Kontrolle des Lysimachos, der eine Neugründung der Stadt unter dem Namen Arsinoeia vornahm und damit seine Gemahlin, die berühmte Ptolemäerin Arsinoe II. Ehrte. Im ... | 17 Nov 2025 | 360 EUR | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 434 eLive, Lot 8428
IONIA. EPHESOS.
Kleines Lot Ephesos: a) AR-Drachme (subaerat), 202/150 v. Chr., Magistrat Asippos (?); 3,16 g. Biene//Hirsch steht r., dahinter Palme. Kinns in NC 159 (1999), S. 85. B) Æs, 290/281 v. Chr., Magistrat Philophron; 3,86 g. Kopf Arsinoes II. R. mit Schleier//Hirsch l., zurückblickend. SNG Kayhan vergl. 281. C) Æs, 390/380 v. Chr.; 1,32 g. Weiblicher Kopf l. mit Mauerkrone//Biene. SNG Kayhan 193. D) Æs, 390/380 v. Chr.; 1,44 g. Wie zuvor. E) Æs, 390/380 v. Chr.; 1,27 g. Wie zuv... | 17 Nov 2025 | 500 EUR | |
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Ginza Coins - Auction 37, Lot 816
Ancient, PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Arsinöe II, wife of Ptolemy II. AV octadrachm, d.270/68BC, 27.73g , NGC(Ch XF Strike:5/5 Surface:4/5 Fine Style). | EF+
Starting price: 2500000 JPY... | 15 Nov 2025 | 3,900,000 JPY | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 433, Lot 6436
AEGYPTUS
Ptolemaios II., 285-246 v. Chr. für Arsinoë II. AV-Oktodrachme (Mnaion), 251/250 v. Chr., Alexandria; 27,94 g Kopf r. mit Diadem und Schleier, dahinter K//Doppelfüllhorn mit Taenie. Svoronos 475; CPE 390; Olivier/Lorber in RBN 159 (2013), 185 (dies Exemplar)
R Prachtexemplar mit feiner Tönung, kl. Kratzer auf den Revers, sonst vorzüglich+
Exemplar der Auktion Peus Nachf. 270, Frankfurt am Main 1969, Nr. 107.
Dieses große antike Goldnominal wurde zuerst unter Ptolemaios II. (285-... | 10 Nov 2025 | 16,000 EUR | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 433, Lot 6437
AEGYPTUS
Ptolemaios II., 285-246 v. Chr. mit Arsinoë II., Ptolemaios I. und Berenike I. AV-Tetradrachme, 272/261 v. Chr., Alexandria; 13,86 g Büsten des Ptolemaios II. und der Arsinoe II. r., dahinter Schild//Büsten des Ptolemaios I. und der Berenike I. r. Svoronos 604; Olivier/Lorber in RBN 159 (2013), 225 (dies Exemplar); CPE 314; SNG Cop. 133
R Fassungsspuren, winz. Kratzer, kl. Graffito auf dem Revers, knapp vorzüglich
Exemplar der Auktion Hess-Leu 31, Luzern 1966, Nr. 566; der Auktion... | 10 Nov 2025 | 12,000 EUR | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 433, Lot 6438
AEGYPTUS
Ptolemaios II., 285-246 v. Chr. mit Arsinoë II., Ptolemaios I. und Berenike I. AV-Tetradrachme, 272/261 v. Chr., Alexandria; 14,11 g Büsten des Ptolemaios II. und der Arsinoe II. r., dahinter Schild//Büsten des Ptolemaios I. und der Berenike I. r. Svoronos 604; Olivier/Lorber in RBN 159 (2013), -; CPE 314; SNG Cop. 133
R Winz. Feilspur am Rand, kl. Druckstellen und min. Doppelschlag auf dem Revers, sehr schön
Exemplar der Sammlung Silas, Auktion Heritage NYINC Signature Sale 3098,... | 10 Nov 2025 | 3,400 EUR | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 433, Lot 6440
AEGYPTUS
Ptolemaios V., 204-180 v. Chr. im Namen der Arsinoe II. AV-Oktodrachme (Mnaion), nach 193 v. Chr., Alexandria; 27,69 g Kopf der Kleopatra I. (an Arsinoe II. angeglichen) r. mit Diadem und Schleier, dahinter K//Doppelfüllhorn mit Taenie. CPE K 14 (dies Exemplar abgebildet)
Kratzer, Rand befeilt, winz. Prüfstelle am Rand, sonst sehr schön-vorzüglich
Exemplar der Sammlung Victor Luneau, Auktion Maison Platt, Paris 26-27. März 1922, Nr. 890; der Sammlung General de Grandprey, Auktion... | 10 Nov 2025 | 14,000 EUR | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Autumn Sale 2025, Lot 2688
Ptolemaic kings of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246
Octodrachm, Alexandria after 265, AV, 28 mm, 27.69 g. ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ Jugate busts r. of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed and, Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled. Rev. ΘΕΩΝ Jugate busts r. of Ptolemy I, draped and diademed and, Berenice I, diademed and veiled; in field l., shield. Svoronos 603. Boston, MFA 2274. SNG Copenhagen 132. Dewing 2752. CPE 313.
Good very fine
Estimate: 5000 CHF... | 9 Nov 2025 | 13,000 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Dallas Signature Sale 3126, Lot 31015
Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (26mm, 27.71 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style, scratches. Posthumous issue, Alexandria, under Ptolemy II, ca. 253/252 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; Θ in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, an... | 6 Nov 2025 | 11,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Dallas Signature Sale 3126, Lot 31016
Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (277-270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (28mm, 27.74 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 3/5, scratch, flan flaw. Posthumous issue, Alexandria, under Ptolemy II, ca. 251/250 BC. Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, scepter surmounted by lotus over left shoulder; K in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates, and o... | 6 Nov 2025 | 12,500 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 158, Lot 69
Islands off Thrace, Samothrace
Didrachm circa 280, AR 22 mm, 7.41 g. Head of Athena r., wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with coiled snake. Rev. ΣAMO – MHTPONA Cybele seated l., holding phiale and sceptre; under the throne, lion seated l. BMC 1. SNG Lockett 1212 (these dies). Weber 2491 (this coin). Jameson 2019 (this coin). SNG Copenhagen 992 var. (Athena l.). Zhuyuetang 41 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, undoubtedly among the finest specimens k... | 5 Nov 2025 | 26,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 158, Lot 172
Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246 – 222
In the name of Berenice. Pentakaidecadrachm, Alexandria circa 245, AR 44 mm, 52.76 g. Draped and veiled bust of Berenice r. Dotted border. Rev. BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ – BEPENIKHΣ Cornucopia filled with fruit and bound with fillets between laureate caps of the Dioscuri. Svoronos 988 and pl. XXXV, 2. Vagi, Ptolemaic, pp. 5-10. Hazard 1052 (12 drachms). CPE 734. Zhuyuetang 125 (this coin).
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest speci... | 5 Nov 2025 | 110,000 CHF | |
Baldwin's Auctions Ltd - Auction 125, Lot 24
Coins
Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 BC) AV Octodrachm, Alexandria, after 265 BC, 27.69g.
ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ, jugate busts right of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled. Rev. ΘΕΩΝ, jugate busts right of Ptolemy I, draped and diademed and Berenike I, diademed and veiled. (Svoronos 603; SNG Copenhagen 132). Nearly Extremely Fine. A few marks.
Estimate: 8000 - 10000 GBP... | 31 Oct 2025 | 8,500 GBP | |
Baldwin's Auctions Ltd - Auction 125, Lot 25
Coins
Ptolemaic Egypt, Arsinoe II (277-270/268 BC) AV Octodrachm, posthumous issue, Tyre, c. 256-255 BC, 27.87g.
Diademed head of Arsinoe facing right. Rev. APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, large double cornucopiae, Λ (date) to left, monograms to right. (Troxell, ANS MN 28, 51). Apparently unique. A few marks. Otherwise Extremely Fine. Fine style.
Estimate: 12000 - 14000 GBP... | 31 Oct 2025 | 20,000 GBP | |
David Feldman SA - The Silk Road Collection III, Lot 2015
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Arsinöe II, wife of Ptolemy II, died 270 BC, Alexandria c. 250, AV mnaieion or octodrachm 27.67 g. (22 mm). Obverse: Veiled head of deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, II or Ξ in left field. Reverse: APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pomegranates and other fruits, grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; dotted border. A bright specimen with careful attention to the portrait and devices stru... | 23 Oct 2025 | 4,800 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 19, Lot 98
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, died 270 BC. Mnaieion or Oktadrachm (Gold, 26 mm, 27.85 g, 12 h), Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy V Epiphanes, circa 194/3. Veiled head of Arsinoe II to right, wearing stephane and ram's horn and with a lotus-tipped scepter over her left shoulder; behind, Λ. Rev. ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ - ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae bound with fillet and with two grape bunches hanging at sides. BMC 35. Boston MFA 2285-6. CPE 977. SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos 1165 (Pt... | 18 Oct 2025 | 12,000 CHF | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 98, Lot 881
Greek
Ptolemaic kings of Egypt
Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246. In the name of Arsinoe II. Octodrachm, Alexandria circa 252-249, AV 27 mm, 27.52 g. Diademed and veiled head of the deified Arsinoe II r.; in field l., Θ. Rev. ΑΡΣIΝΟΗΣ – ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae filled with fruits and bound with fillets. Svoronos 460. SNG Copenhagen 134. CPE 388.
Good Very fine
Starting price: 3000 GBP... | 12 Oct 2025 | 8,000 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 98, Lot 882
Greek
Ptolemaic kings of Egypt
Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246. In the name of Arsinoe II. Octodrachm, Alexandria circa 252-249, AV 29 mm, 27.69 g. Diademed and veiled head of the deified Arsinoe II r.; in field l., Θ. Rev. ΑΡΣIΝΟΗΣ – ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae filled with fruits and bound with fillets. Svoronos 460. SNG Copenhagen 134. CPE 388.
Some marks on the edge, otherwise Good Very fine
Starting price: 3000 GBP... | 12 Oct 2025 | 7,000 GBP | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 98, Lot 883
Greek
Ptolemaic kings of Egypt
Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246. In the name of Arsinoe II. Octodrachm, Alexandria circa 252-249, AV 28 mm, 27.72 g. Diademed and veiled head of the deified Arsinoe II r.; in l. field, Λ. Rev. ΑΡΣIΝΟΗΣ – ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Double cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillets. Svoronos 476 (Ptolemy III). Troxell, Arsinoe pl. group III, pl. 7, 4. CPE 391.
Some marks, otherwise Very fine
Starting price: 2000 GBP... | 12 Oct 2025 | 7,000 GBP | |
Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 157, Lot 88
KINGS OF THRACE (Macedonian). Lysimachos (305-281 BC). Tetradrachm. Amphipolis.
Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon.
Rev: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛYΣIMAXOY.
Athena seated left on throne, holding crowning Nike and spear over shoulder, and resting elbow on shield. Control: ΔI monogram to inner left.
Thompson 213 var. (monogram to outer right); Müller 212 var. (same); HGC 3.2, 1750l.
Lysimachos was a Macedonian general and one of Alexander the Great's Diadochi. He wa... | 5 Oct 2025 | 1,200 EUR | |
Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 157, Lot 89
KINGS OF THRACE (Macedonian). Lysimachos (305-281 BC). Tetradrachm. Uncertain mint.
Obv: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing horn of Ammon.
Rev: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΛYΣIMAXOY.
Athena Nikephoros seated left, left arm resting on shield. Controls: monogram in inner left, small O on throne.
Thompson -; cf. Müller 351-2.
Lysimachos was a Macedonian general and one of Alexander the Great's Diadochi. He was the son of Agathokles, from an important family in Pella. Took part in Alexande... | 5 Oct 2025 | 1,500 EUR | |
Nomos AG - obolos 39, Lot 129
BOEOTIA. Thespiai. Circa 210 BC. (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.31 g, 1 h). Head of female (Arsinoe III) to right, wearing modius and veil. Rev. ΘΕΣΠΙ-ΕΩΝ Lyre and legends within a wreath. BCD Boiotia 611. HGC 4, 1408. SNG Copenhagen 406-407. Dark green patina. About very fine.
From the collection of John Aiello and that BCD, ex Möller 11, 30 March 1993, 2268.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 28 Sep 2025 | 55 CHF | |
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 130, Lot 275
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AR Dekadrachm (34mm, 33.35 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy II, circa 253/2-250/49 BC. Head right, with ram's horn, veiled and wearing stephane; lotus-tipped scepter in background, MM to left / Double cornucopia with grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. CPE 354 (same dies as illustration); Svoronos 947; Troxell, Arsinoe, Group 3, p. 44; SNG Copenhagen –. Attractively toned, hairline flan crack, som... | 23 Sep 2025 | 7,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 130, Lot 276
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AV Mnaïeion – 'Oktadrachm' (27mm, 27.79 g, 11h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy II, circa 263/2 or 261/0-255/4 BC. Head right, with ram's horn, veiled and wearing stephane; lotus-tipped scepter in background, no control letter to left / APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. CPE 369; Svoronos 408; Olivier & Lorber unmarked dies 3/5; Troxell, Arsinoe, Group 2, p. 42, a... | 23 Sep 2025 | 13,000 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 130, Lot 277
PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos. Died 270/268 BC. AV Mnaïeion – 'Oktadrachm' (28mm, 27.79 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck under Ptolemy II, circa 252/1-250/49 BC. Head right, with ram's horn, veiled and wearing stephane; lotus-tipped scepter in background, Θ to left / Double cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet. CPE 388; Svoronos 460; Olivier & Lorber dies 1/22; SNG Copenhagen 134; Noeske 39; Hirsch 1808; Jameson 1811; Pozzi 3221–2 (all from same ob... | 23 Sep 2025 | 13,000 USD | |
cgb.fr - Live Auction September 2025, Lot 79
EGYPT - LAGID OR PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM - PTOLEMY II PHILADELPHUS
Type : Décadrachme
Date : c. 253-246 AC.
Mint name / Town : Alexandrie
Diameter : 35,5 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 32,67 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : (lambda, lambda) derrière la tête
Obverse description : Buste voilé, diadémé et drapé d'Arsinoé à droite
Reverse description : Double corne d'abondance remplies de fruits avec des bandelettes
Reverse legend : ARSINOHS - FILADELFOU
Reverse translation : (d'Arsinoé... | 23 Sep 2025 | 2,250 EUR | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - September 2025 World CCO Auction, Lot 74028
A Gold Ptolemaic Oktadrachm
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinoe II, Died 270/268 B.C. AV Mnaïeion ("Oktadrachm") (27.63 gms), Alexandreia Mint, struck under Ptolemy II, circa 254/3-253/2 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 1/5. Smoothing, Damage.
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. Some tooling in and around the obverse contr... | 17 Sep 2025 | 7,500 USD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 139, Lot 4127
Sicily, Syracuse, Philistis wife of Hieron II (275-215 B.C.), silver sixteen litrai, (12.82 g), issued 217-215 B.C., obv. diademed and veiled head of Philistis to left, thyrsus to right behind, rev. quadriga to right driven by Nike with horses walking, above crescent and BASILISSAS, below FILISTIDOS, A off flan to right, (S.989, SNG ANS 876, Caltabiano [QT XIX] p.169, 175 note the letters]). Bright, minor cleaning marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and rare.
Ex Spink & Sons... | 29 Jul 2025 | 3,200 AUD | |
