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LOT 3321

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Berenike II AE Tritartemorion. Struck circa 244-241 BC. Uncertain mint on the north Syrian coast.

Diademed and draped bust of Berenike II to right / Illegible inscription, filleted cornucopia; club to left; [to right, eagle standing to left]. Svoronos 1048; Weiser -; SNG Copenhagen -; Noeske -. Near Very Fine. A rare denonination not often in auctions.(7.66gr, 21mm, 1h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

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Rare Denomination of Berenike II

LOT 3321

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Berenike II AE Tritartemorion.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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