NGC Ch XF Fine Style | Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Arsinoe II Philadelphos

GC Ch XF Fine Style | Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Arsinoe II Philadelphos (died 270/268 BC), AV Mnaieon or Octodrachm, struck 263-254, Alexandria, veiled and diademed head of deified Arsinoe II right, rev. ARSINOHS PHILADE[LPHOS], double cornucopiae bound by royal diadem and filled with cakes and fruits, grape cluster hanging from each rim, 27.61g (CPE 369; Svoronos 408), impressive obverse, possible graffito to left of bust, minor marks but otherwise pleasing surfaces, good very fine. The first issue of this type, with no control marks and therefore extremely rare, in NGC Ancients holder, graded Choice XF Fine Style ~ brushed, marks ~ [Strike: 4/5; Surface: 3/5] (Cert. #8536753-001) Provenance Sotheby's, 8 July 1997, lot 246 [with lot envelope] Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£10,000

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