PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Tritartemorion (21mm, 8.18 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 3, circa late 260s–246 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 552 Greek, 12h, Bronze Estimate: $ 100 |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Tritartemorion (21mm, 8.18 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 3, circa late 260s–246 BC. Head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress / Eagle, wings spread, standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks. CPE B206; Svoronos 416; SNG Copenhagen 159–60. Dark green and brown patina, minor deposits, a little off center, cleaning scratches. VF. Rare. |