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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (died 270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (28mm, 27.68 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy II, ca. 252/1-250/49 BC. Veiled head of the deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, lotus-tipped scepter over far shoulder; Λ in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with fillet, grape bunches hanging at sides. CPE 391. Svoronos 476. Lovely portrait in fine style on velvety surfaces with areas of light orange toning.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinöe II Philadelphus (died 270/268 BC). AV mnaieion or octodrachm (28mm, 27.68 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Posthumous issue of Alexandria, under Ptolemy II, ca. 252/1-250/49 BC. Veiled head of the deified Arsinöe II right, wearing diademed stephane and horn of Ammon, lotus-tipped scepter over far shoulder; Λ in left field, dotted border / APΣINOHΣ-ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, double cornucopia bound with fillet, grape bunches hanging at sides. CPE 391. Svoronos 476. Lovely portrait in fine style on velvety surfaces with areas of light orange toning.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 8000-10000 USD