Greek Coins
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 285-246 BC, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenice I. Half mnaieion or tetradrachm, Alexandria after 265 BC, AV 13.90 g.
Description
AΔEΛΦΩN Jugate busts r. of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, in l. field, shield. Rev. ΘEΩN Jugate busts r. of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenice I, diademed and veiled.
References
Svoronos 604 and pl. XIV, 19
SNG Copenhagen 133
Boston 2275 (Ptolemy III Euergetes)
Condition
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Lovely reddish tone and good extremely fine
Provenance
Heritage sale 3035, 2014, 29124