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Mnaieion (oktadrachm) of Kingdom of Egypt with head of Arsinoe II, struck under Ptolemy II
Greek
Hellenistic Period
254/3-253/2 B.C.
Mint: Egypt (Kingdom), Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 27 mm. Weight: 27.72 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.143
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2267.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Arsinoe II right with ram's horn fillet, and stephane in hair, veil over back of head.
Behind head: lotus-topped scepter.
In left field: Greek letter.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Double cornucopiae with fruits; bunch of grapes on each side, and fillets with fringed ends.
Inscription in Greek.
Behind head: lotus-topped scepter.
In left field: Greek letter.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Double cornucopiae with fruits; bunch of grapes on each side, and fillets with fringed ends.
Inscription in Greek.
Provenance1935, anonymous gift to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 4, 1935)