Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246 – 222. In the name of Berenice II. 2 ½ drachms, Alexandria after 241, AV 10.69 g. Diademed and veiled bust of Berenice II r. Rev. ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ – ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣHΣ Cornucopiae filled with fruit and bound with fillets; on either side, star. Svoronos 979. BMC 3. Boston 2279. McClean 9790 (this obverse die). Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest specimens known. Two unobtrusive marks on obverse, otherwise extremely fine Ex Schulman 4 February 1957, 1251; Spink 21 October 1988, 74 and Triton XIX, 2016, 2106 sales. From the Dr. Lawrence A. Adams collection.
Price realized | 20'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |