Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2023 Global Showcase Auction 14-21 Aug 2023
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I, 285-246 B.C. AV 1/2 Mnaieion ("Tetradrachm") (13.61 gms), Alexandreia Mint, ca. 272-261/0 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Ex Jewelry.
CPE-314; Svor-604; SNG Cop-133. Obverse: Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; shield to left; Reverse: Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled. Despite its status as a piece formerly in jewelry, this example stands as a solid representative of a popular emission.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000
CPE-314; Svor-604; SNG Cop-133. Obverse: Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; shield to left; Reverse: Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled. Despite its status as a piece formerly in jewelry, this example stands as a solid representative of a popular emission.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000