Freeman & Sear - Mail Bid Sale 14

                        Lot: 293

                        
                        PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM: Ptolemy III Euergetes. (246–222 BC). 
                        AV mnaieion or “octadrachm”.

                        PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy VI to VIII (180–117 BC). AV 
                        mnaieion or “octadrachm” (27.76 gm). Alexandria. Veiled 
                        head of the deified Arsinoe II with ram’s horn, wearing 
                        diademed stephane, lotus scepter over far shoulder, K 
                        behind head / &#913;&#929;&#931;&#921;&#925;&#927;&#919;&#931; &#934;&#921;&#923;&#913;&#916;&#917;&#923;&#934;&#927;&#933;, double cornucopia 
                        bound with diadem. Svoronos, 1498, cf. pl. li, 17. Die 
                        rust affecting lower portion of veil. Good extremely 
                        fine 
                        Estimated Value: $ 15,000 


  ... Lot 293 sold for high bid of $12000 [ $13800, or approx 10212 EUR, 6900 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 


Freeman & Sear Mail Bid Sale 14 closed June 21st, 2007.

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