Lot 166: Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). Second reign, 145-116 B.C. Æ chalkous. Uncertain mint, possibly in Cyprus.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 25 (Auction 332)

Description

Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). Second reign, 145-116 B.C. Æ chalkous (11 mm, 1.09 g, 11 h). Uncertain mint, possibly in Cyprus. Head of female (Aphrodite or Arsinoe III?) right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, double cornucopia tied with fillets. Svoronos 1160; SNG Copenhagen 648. Green patina with sandy deposits, central depressions both sides as issued. Very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 166
Listing #: 226978
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:27:30 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Starting Bid: $60
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Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 166
Listing #: 226978
Closed: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:27:30 PM CT
Estimate: $100