Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy II (283–246 B.C.). Decadrachm for Arsinoe II Philadelphus ND (253–252 B.C.), Alexandria.

Obverse: Veiled bust of Arsinoe, deified and wearing a diadem, facing right; control mark on the reverse.
Reverse: APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY. Double cornucopia with the royal diadem.
CPE.344 - Svoronos 938; Silver - 35.47 g - 34 mm - 12 h
With a collector’s label. From the Hess-Leu auction, April 16, 1964, lot 254.
NGC Ch VF 4/5 4/5 Fine Style, light marks, brushed (8769656-003).
With BB proofmark. The strike is slightly off-center on the obverse. Even wear with no major flaws. TTB.

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