COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD
PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM
Ptolemy II, 285-246. Gold octodrachm (Mnaieion) c. 273, Alexandria. ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ Busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and wearing chlamys, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, facing to r. Oval shield on l. Rev. ΘΕΩΝ Busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and wearing aegis, and Berenice I, diademed and veiled, facing to r. 27.56 g. Svoronos 603. SNG Copenhagen 132. Hazzard C1034. About extremely fine.