PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Diobol (28mm, 12.60 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 22, probably on Cyprus. Series 2, circa early 260s BC. VF.Electronic Auction 551 Greek, 12h, Bronze Sold For $ 1 300. 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 (28mm, 12.60 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 22, probably on Cyprus. Series 2, circa early 260s BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, pellet above ΔI above grain ear. CPE B317 var. (no pellet); Svoronos 381 var. (same); SNG Copenhagen –. Rough red-brown patina, with areas of dark green. VF. Fine style. Extremely rare, unpublished variety; none in CoinArchives. |