Chaponnière & Firmenich SA
Auction 5 7 December 2013
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The ptolemy Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. In the name of Arsinoe II Philadelphos, died 270/268 BC. Gold Octadrachm, 261-253 BC, Alexandria. Obv. Head to right, veiled and wearing stephane; lotus-tipped scepter in background, K on left. Rev. APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY. Double cornucopia, with grape bunches hanging at sides, bound by fillet. Svoronos 1498-9; Troxell p. 67, 8; SNG Copenhagen 321-2. AU 27.30 g. R
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