Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-221 B.C. AV Mnaieion (Octodrachm/Oktadrachm) (27.66 gms), Alexandreia Mint, posthumous issue under Ptolemy IV, struck ca. 219-217 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. Edge Marks.
CPE-888; Svor-1117; SNG Cop-196. Obverse: Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over shoulder, with middle prong ending in lotus finial; Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔI below. Moderately handled and worn upon the high points, but still a charming and rather handsome survivor of this popular type.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
CPE-888; Svor-1117; SNG Cop-196. Obverse: Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over shoulder, with middle prong ending in lotus finial; Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔI below. Moderately handled and worn upon the high points, but still a charming and rather handsome survivor of this popular type.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Goldberg 93 (9/2016) Lot # 1570.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000