Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC EMPIRE, Ptolemy Euergetes (246-222): Eighth-Mnaieion [Drachm], struck during the Third Syrian War, perhaps at Seleucia in Pieria on the occasion of the city’s surrender, autumn 246

Obverse: head of Ptolemy III right, wearing Macedonian chlamys and royal diadem

Reverse: βασιλεωσ πτολεμαιου: cornucopia bound with royal diadem

Metal: gold; Macedonian weight standard; 3.09g/11h

References: Lorber 805; Boston 2281; Svoronos 995

Condition: Of the highest rarity with only a handful of others known; very fine and well centred £8,000-£10,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Baldwin, December 1947