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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Mnaieion – 'Oktadrachm' (27mm, 27.80 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, A above shield to left, cornucopia to lower right / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. Svoronos 613 var. (later style); Olivier & Lorber dies 27/73, 156 (this coin, illustrated); SNG Copenhagen –; Noeske –; Boston MFA –; Dewing –; Ars Classica XV, lot 1173. VF, die rust. Extremely rare, fewer than five examples known.


From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 81 (20 May 2009), lot 642.