Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 126 17 Nov 2021
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Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246 – 221
In the name of Berenice. Quarter drachm, Alexandria circa 246-222, AV 0.99 g. Diademed and veiled bust of Berenice II r. Rev. ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ – ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣHΣ Cornucopia filled with fruit and tied with the royal diadem; on either side, star. Svoronos 982. Hunterian 8. CPE 741.
Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Obverse from a slightly
rusty die and flan a bit wavy, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 5, 2011, 209. From the Lighthill collection.
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In the name of Berenice. Quarter drachm, Alexandria circa 246-222, AV 0.99 g. Diademed and veiled bust of Berenice II r. Rev. ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ – ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣHΣ Cornucopia filled with fruit and tied with the royal diadem; on either side, star. Svoronos 982. Hunterian 8. CPE 741.
Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Obverse from a slightly
rusty die and flan a bit wavy, otherwise extremely fine
Ex Nomos sale 5, 2011, 209. From the Lighthill collection.
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