PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, died 270

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Arsinoe II, wife of Ptolemy II, died 270 BC. Oktadrachm or Mnaieion (Gold, 28.5 mm, 27.65 g, 12 h), Alexandria, struck under Ptolemy II, circa 252/1-250/49. Veiled head of Arsinoe II to right, wearing stephane and with ram's horn behind her ear; in abckground, lotus-tipped sceptre; behind, K. Rev. APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY Filleted double cornucopia with bunches of grapes hanging from sides. BMC 10 = BMFA 2268 (same obverse die). CPE 390. SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos 475. Ex jewelry resulting in raised rims; light marks, otherwise, very fine.
From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, ex Noble Numismatics 67, 18-19 July, 2001, 1585.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.