Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285-246 BC), with Arsinoe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenice I. AV half-mnaieion or tetradrachm (20mm, 13.87 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5. Alexandria, dated 261 BC. Jugate busts of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed, K under chin, 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 618.
From the Collection of a Philhellene. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 43 (24 September 1997), lot 888, with tag.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD