Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy IV, Philopator, 222205 BC. Gold Oktadrachm (or Mnaieion; 27.78 g). Minted at Alexandria, c. 217 BC. Radiate and diademed bust right of the deified Ptolemy III, wearing aegis and holding ornamented trident over shoulder. Reverse: Radiate and filleted cornucopiae. Svoronos 1117, pl. xxxvi, 7; SNG Cop 196. Rare. A lovely specimen, with an outstanding portrait in high relief. Struck on a broad planchet, with nearly full dotted borders and lustrous fields. NGC graded AU: Strike 3/5; Surface 2/5. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. Categories:
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