Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV. 221-205 BC. AV Mnaieion or One-Mina Piece or AV Octadrachm, 27.79g (11h). Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Obv: Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis, trident with lotus bud on middle prong over shoulder. Border of dots. Rx: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Radiate cornucopiae bound with royal diadem; ΔI below. Svoronos 1117. SNG Cop. 196. Boston 2283. Far better than normally seen. Mint State
Ex Gemini VI, 10 January 2010, lot 376