PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, with Arsinöe II, Ptolemy I, and Berenike I. 285-246 BC. AV Mnaïeion – ‘Oktadrachm’ (27mm, 27.70 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 272-261/0 BC. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinöe II right; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Arsinöe is diademed and veiled; AΔEΛΦΩN above, shield to left / Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I and Berenike I; Ptolemy is diademed and draped, Berenike is diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. CPE 313; Svoronos 603; Olivier & Lorber dies 10/34; SNG Copenhagen 132; Adams III 2083; ANS inv. 1977.158.112 (same dies); BMC 40 (same obv. die); Boston MFA 2274; Dewing 2752; Kraay & Hirmer 801; Noeske 37. A few light marks, minor marks on edge. Good VF.
From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan.
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