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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos with Arsinoe II, Ptolemy I & Berenike I, 285-246 B.C. AV Half Mnaieion (Tetradrachm) (13.86 gms), Alexandreia Mint, ca. 272-261/0 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Flan Flaw, Graffito.
CPE-314; Svor-604; SNG Cop-133. Obverse: Conjoined right-facing diademed busts of Ptolemy II, draped, and Arsinoe II, veiled; shield to left; Reverse: Conjoined right-facing diademed busts of Ptolemy I, draped, and Berenike I, veiled. Presenting a yellow-gold appearance, this alluring issue offers a solid strike and solid brilliance remaining. The noted graffito is barely noticeable and occurs above the head of Berenike.
Ex: Peter J. Merani Collection.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000
CPE-314; Svor-604; SNG Cop-133. Obverse: Conjoined right-facing diademed busts of Ptolemy II, draped, and Arsinoe II, veiled; shield to left; Reverse: Conjoined right-facing diademed busts of Ptolemy I, draped, and Berenike I, veiled. Presenting a yellow-gold appearance, this alluring issue offers a solid strike and solid brilliance remaining. The noted graffito is barely noticeable and occurs above the head of Berenike.
Ex: Peter J. Merani Collection.
Estimate: $6000 - $9000