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Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrach

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Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrach
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy IV, 222-205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.82 g) minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademed bust right of the deified Ptolemy III, holding trident and wearing aegis over shoulder. Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopiae. Sv. 1117; de Luynes 3573 (same obverse die). Nearly Extremely Fine.

The attributes of Helios in the radiate crown, of Poseidon with the trident and of Zeus's aegis contribute aesthetically to the youthful portait of Ptolemy IV's father. This is a remarkable offering of this difficult-to-find and impressive coin type.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.

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