PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Diobol (30mm, 19.68 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 3, circa late 260s–246 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 551 Greek, 12h, Bronze Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Diobol (30mm, 19.68 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 3, circa late 260s–246 BC. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; ME monogram between legs, TY monogram below tail. CPE B276; Svoronos –; SNG Copenhagen –. Dark green and brown surfaces, lacquered surfaces, some smoothing. VF. Very rare. |