Lot 72
72
Egypt, Ptolemy III, Evergetes (246-222 BC), Gold Octodrachm, mint of Alexandria, 27.5 gms., struck c. 265 BC, conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II right, Ptolemy draped and wearing diadem, Arsinoe veiled and diademed, oblong shield behind, rev. conjoined heads of Ptolemy I and Berenike I right, diademed and veiled busts as above (ANS Dewing 2752, Svor 603), attractive dynastic type, good very fine

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Egypt, Ptolemy III, Evergetes (246-222 BC), Gold Octodrachm, mint of Alexandria, 27.5 gms., struck c. 265 BC, conjoined busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II right, Ptolemy draped and wearing diadem, Arsinoe veiled and diademed, oblong shield behind, rev. conjoined heads of Ptolemy I and Berenike I right, diademed and veiled busts as above (ANS Dewing 2752, Svor 603), attractive dynastic type, good very fine