Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 126 - Session 2 . 373
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. AV Mnaïeion – "Oktadrachm" (26mm, 27.82 g, 11h). Posthumous issue under Ptolemy IV. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 219-217 BC. Bust of the deified Ptolemy III right, wearing radiate diadem and aegis; trident over left shoulder, middle prong ends in a lotus finial / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, radiate and filleted cornucopia; ΔI below. CPE 888; Svoronos 1117; Olivier & Lorber dies 3/10; SNG Copenhagen 196. Lustrous, a couple tiny die breaks and usual light die rust on obverse, minor lamination on reverse. Good VF. From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex J.B. Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 455, 30 October 2019), lot 196, purchased from Calgary Coin Gallery, Spring 2016.
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