COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD
PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM
Ptolemy II, 285-246. Ptolemy IV Philopator, 221-205. Gold octodrachm (Mnaieion) n. d. (221/205), Alexandria. Deified bust of Ptolemy III, radiate, to r. He wears diadem and aegis, trident over shoulder. Lotus on the middle spike of the trident. Rev. PTOLEMLIOU - BASILEWS Radiant cornucopia with fillets. DI on lower r. 27.77 g. Svoronos 1117. SNG Cop. 196. High relief attractive toning. Exceptional specimen. Extremely fine.
Ex SINCONA auction 10, auctioned again as bidder did not pay.