Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Arsinoê II, wife of Ptolemy II, d. 270 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.75 g) minted posthumously under Ptolemy VI-VIII at Alexandria, c. 180-116 BC. Veiled head right of Arsinoê II, wearing diadem and stephane; in left field, "K". Reverse: Double cornucopiae (cornuacopiae) bound with fillet. Svoronos 1498; Dewing 2762. Small edge nick. Very Fine- Extremely Fine. The mnaieion was the largest Greek gold coin normally seen in commerce. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. Categories: Ancient Coins
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