Arsinoe II Gold Octodrachm NGC Choice VF Ptolemaic Egypt

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Arsinoe II Gold Octodrachm NGC Choice VF

Ptolemaic Egypt

This gold octodrachm depicts Arsinoe II, sister and wife of Ptolemy II of Egypt. She died in 270/268 BC. The coin was issued posthumously, in the mid-3rd century BC, as part of a deification series honoring her. The obverse shows her veiled portrait with a diadem. The reverse carries diademed double cornucopias, a symbol tied to her divine movement. This coin stands as a lasting monument to one of the most powerful women of the Hellenistic world.

  • Ruler: Arsinoe II, d. 270/268 BC
  • Date Issued: c. mid-3rd century BC (posthumous)
  • Denomination: AV Octodrachm (gold)
  • Weight: 27.71 grams
  • Kingdom: Ptolemaic Egypt
  • Reverse: Diademed double cornucopias
  • Grading Service/Grade: NGC CH VF (Choice Very Fine)
  • Strike: 5/5
  • Surface: 3/5
  • Certification #: 6157993001

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