Lot 56
Ptolemaic Egypt, Arsinoe II (d. 270/268 BC) AV Octodrachm, Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy II, c. 252/1-250/49 BC, 27.72g.

Ancient, British and World Coins, and Medals - 118 | C24009
Auction: 21 October 2024 at 10:00 BST
£6,240
Description
Veiled head of Arsinoe right, lotus-tipped sceptre in background, Θ behind. Rev. ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ, double-cornucopiae with two bunches of grapes hanging at sides. (Svoronos 460; SNG Copenhagen 134; CPE 388). Graded by NGC as ‘Ch VF Graffito’.

