 KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos with Arsinöe II, 285-246 B.C. Oktadrachm, struck after 265 B.C. Alexandria. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and draped, and Arsinöe II, diademed and veiled r., Gallic shield behind; AΔEΛΦΩN. Rv. Conjoined busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenike I, diademed and veiled; ΘEΩN above. 27.76 grams. Svor.603, SNG Cop.132, SNG Dewing 2752. Well-struck. Nearly Extremely Fine. (Est. $6,000-$8,000)
From the Bion Francis Collection.
Ex Coin Galleries Sale, April 1961, lot 8.
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