Ptolemaic Empire, Ptolemy IV (222-204 BC), gold mnaieion (octadrachm), Alexandria, c. 219/7 BC, radiate bust of Ptolemy III right with trident over far shoulder, rev., ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, radiate cornucopia bound with royal diadem; below, ΔΙ, 27.80g, die axis 12.00 (CPE 888; Svoronos 1117; SNG Copenhagen 196), flaws on cheek of portrait, a few light edge marks and scratch on reverse, otherwise good very fine
(4000-6000 GBP)