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Sale 136

Pre-Long Beach Auction


Ancient Egypt Coins
 
 
Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 218
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Arsinoë II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.67 g), struck by Ptolemy II. Diademed and veiled bust right of Arsinoe II, lotus scepter behind bust; theta in left field. Reverse: Filleted cornuacopiae. Troxell plate 6, 2; Svoronos 460; SNG Cop 134. Areas of luster. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Freeman & Sear
Goldberg's Auction 59, lot 2247
The Peh Family Collection.
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Realized
$21,000
Lot 219
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoë II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.74 g), struck by Ptolemy. Diademed and veiled bust right of Arsinoë II, lotus scepter behind bust; theta in left field. Reverse: Filleted cornuacopiae. Troxell plate 6, 2; Svoronos 460; SNG Cop 134. Lustrous. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Freeman & Sear
Goldberg's Auction 59, lot 2248
The Peh Family Collection.
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Realized
$21,000
Lot 220
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy I, 323-285 BC. Gold Pentadrachm (17.81 g) minted at Alexandria. Diademed bust right of Ptolemy I; behind ear, delta. Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, monogram. Svoronos 210; Dewing 2740; SNG Cop --. Very rare. A few minor scattered marks about the rims. A marvelous lustrous example with a hint of natural rose color tone. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $12,000 - UP
A very handsome example with the Greek letter delta, which is thought to be an artist's initial.
Goldberg's Auction 63, lot 2512
The Peh Family Collection.
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$21,000
Lot 221
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.62 g) minted posthumously under Ptolemy VI-VIII at Alexandria, c. 180-116 BC. Veiled head right of Arsinoe II, wearing diadem and stephane; in left field, "K". Reverse: Double cornucopiae bound with fillet. Svoronos 1498; Dewing 2762. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $9,000 - UP
Goldberg's Auction 63, lot 2515
The Peh Family Collection.
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Realized
$15,000






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