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Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC.. VF

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Coins: Ancient Start Price:2,900.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC.. VF
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g) minted posthumously under Ptolemy VI-VIII at Alexandria, c. 180-116 BC. Veiled head right of Arsinoê II, wearing diadem and stephane; in left field, "theta". Reverse: Double cornucopiae (cornuacopiae) bound with fillet. Svoronos 460; Troxell (ANS MN 28) plate 6, 2; SNG Cop 134. Some light scuffing. Attractive portrait. Choice Very Fine. .

While on a trip to Greece, walking through narrow streets on Mykonos, we stumbled upon a placard that mentioned that the particular house before us was the birthplace of Jean Svoronos. The array of white, sun-drenched buildings hurt our eyes, they were so bright! .
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.