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Handsom Half Mnaieon

Lot 90: Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 B.C. AV 1/2 mnaieon (tetradrachm). Alexandria, ca. 272-261/0 B.C.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $5,800
  • 5 Bid(s)
Description

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 B.C. AV 1/2 mnaieon (tetradrachm) (19 mm, 13.86 g, 12 h). Alexandria, ca. 272-261/0 B.C. AΔEΛΦΩN above, conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; shield to left / ΘEΩN above, conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled. CPE 314; Svoronos 604; SNG Copenhagen 133. NGC AU, strike: 5/5, surface: 4/5.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 90
  • Listing #: 205375
  • Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 4:29:40 PM CT
  • Estimate: $7,500