PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Arsinoe II Philadelphos, Died 270/68 B.C. AR Dekadrachm (34.67 gms), Alexandreia Mint, RY 18 of Ptolemy II Philadelphos (253 B.C.). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Edge Chip.Svoronos-502. Obverse: Veiled head right, wearing stephane and horn of ram; lotus-tipped scepter over shoulder; Σ (date) to left; Reverse: APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY, filleted double cornucopia. Deeply toned and fairly well struck, this impressive dekadrachm presents light, even wear across the higher points. The noted edge chip is near 11 at the obverse edge, while a few minor spots of horn silver are also observed near the edges. An overall attractive and captivating piece.
