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CICF Signature Sale 3040 9-10 April 2015
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AV mnaieion (28mm, 27.78 gm, 11h). Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy IV, ca. 221-205 BC. Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over left shoulder / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔI below. Svoronos 1117. SNG Copenhagen 196. Exceptionally clean strike from a fresh obverse die, displaying no die rust or deterioration and considerable flashy luster. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.From The Providence Collection.One of the greatest Macedonian rulers of Egypt, Ptolemy III's powerful portrait appears on gold mnaieions struck by his son, Ptolemy IV Philopator, who succeeded him in 221 BC. The great conqueror appears almost bloated; while likely an accurate portrait, his well-fed appearance is also visual shorthand for Egypt's bountiful abundance. Ptolemy III also sports an array of godly attributes, including the rayed crown of Helios, the trident of Poseidon, and the aegis of Zeus. The reverse depicts a cornucopia, again symbolizing the plenty of Egypt.The grade of Choice AU is, we believe, conservative, as the piece displays full Mint State detail and luster.
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AV mnaieion (28mm, 27.78 gm, 11h). Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy IV, ca. 221-205 BC. Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over left shoulder / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔI below. Svoronos 1117. SNG Copenhagen 196. Exceptionally clean strike from a fresh obverse die, displaying no die rust or deterioration and considerable flashy luster. NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.From The Providence Collection.One of the greatest Macedonian rulers of Egypt, Ptolemy III's powerful portrait appears on gold mnaieions struck by his son, Ptolemy IV Philopator, who succeeded him in 221 BC. The great conqueror appears almost bloated; while likely an accurate portrait, his well-fed appearance is also visual shorthand for Egypt's bountiful abundance. Ptolemy III also sports an array of godly attributes, including the rayed crown of Helios, the trident of Poseidon, and the aegis of Zeus. The reverse depicts a cornucopia, again symbolizing the plenty of Egypt.The grade of Choice AU is, we believe, conservative, as the piece displays full Mint State detail and luster.
Estimate: 15000-20000 USD