Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285-246 BC), with Arsinoe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenice I. AV half-mnaieion or tetradrachm (21mm, 13.89 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Alexandria, ca. 270/65-261/0 BC. Jugate busts of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, right; AΔEΛΦΩN above, Gallic shield behind / Jugate busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenice, diademed and veiled, right; ΘEΩN above. Svoronos 604. SNG Copenhagen 133. Minor obverse flan flaw affecting Ptolemy II's cheek and neck, otherwise sharply struck and possessing pleasing subdued luster.
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Estimate: 4000-5500 USD