PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinoe II, Died 270/268 B.C. AV Mnaieion (Oktadrachm) (27.67 gms), Alexandreia Mint, struck under Ptolemy II, circa 252/1-249 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.Svor-476; CPE-391. Obverse: Veiled head right, wearing rams horn and stephanos; lotus-tipped scepter in background, Λ to left; Reverse: Filleted double cornucopia, with grape bunches hanging at sides. An impressive example of this colossal gold denomination. Excellent surface originality and a commanding strike. Minor obverse defects which are easily overlooked.
