COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD. PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC. Gold octodrachm (Mnaieion) 221-205 BC, Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy IV. Radiate bust of Ptolemy III to right, wearing aegis and with trident over his left shoulder. Rv. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Radiate and filleted cornucopia; below, ΔΙ. 27.77 g. Boston MFA 2283. Jameson 1817. SNG Copenhagen 196. Svoronos 1117. Rare. Very light mark on cheek. Extremely fine. (~€ 8770/USD 10100) NGC AU, Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5.
Price realized | 10'000 CHF |
Starting price | 10'000 CHF |