A beautiful oktadrachm of Ptolemy III
Lot 1391
PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC. Mnaeion or Oktadrachm (Gold, 27 mm, 27.80 g, 12 h), Alexandria. Struck under Ptolemy IV, circa 219-217. Radiate and diademed bust of the deified Ptolemy III to right, wearing aegis and with trident over his left shoulder. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Radiate cornucopiae bound with royal diadem; below, ΔΙ. Lorber 888. SNG Copenhagen 196. Svoronos 1117. Lustrous and well struck. A few light marks and with spots of patchy toning, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a German collection, ex Gorny & Mosch 180, 12 October 2009, 255.
Estimate:
5000 CHF
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4000 CHF
Hammer price:
8500 CHF
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