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) (27.74 gms), Alexandreia Mint, posthumous issue, struck under Ptolemy IV, 219-217 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style. Light Graffito.
CPE-888; Svor-1117; SNG Cop-196. Obverse: Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over left shoulder, middle prong ends in a lotus finial; Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔΙ below. Well centered and struck, this engaging and alluring example offers a great deal of brilliance and a charming golden-yellow tone throughout. The noted graffito is rather light and occurs at the beginning of the reverse legend.
Ex: Penn Collection.
Estimate: $18000 - $24000
CPE-888; Svor-1117; SNG Cop-196. Obverse: Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over left shoulder, middle prong ends in a lotus finial; Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔΙ below. Well centered and struck, this engaging and alluring example offers a great deal of brilliance and a charming golden-yellow tone throughout. The noted graffito is rather light and occurs at the beginning of the reverse legend.
Ex: Penn Collection.
Estimate: $18000 - $24000