Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1



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                        Lot: 247

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                        PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM: Ptolemy II Philadelphus. 282-246 BC. 
                        AV mnaeion or octadrachm (27.80 gm).

                        PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM. Ptolemy II Philadelphus (282-246 BC). 
                        Gold mnaeion or octadrachm (27.80 gm). Alexandria, ca. 
                        265-261 BC. ADELFWN, jugate busts right of Ptolemy II, 
                        diademed and draped, and Arsinoe II, diademed and 
                        veiled, Gallic shield behind / QEWN, jugate busts right 
                        of Ptolemy I, diademed and wearing aegis, and Berenice 
                        I, diademed and veiled. Svoronos 603, pl. xiv, 15-17. 
                        SNG Copenhagen 132. Extremely fine 


                        Estimated Value: $ 10,000 




...Sold for $11,000 USD [ approx 8360 EUR, 5830 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).