PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.75 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated RY 37 (249/8 BC). Near VF.Electronic Auction 557 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 13.75 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated RY 37 (249/8 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above ΔI; ΛZ (date) to right. CPE 539; Svoronos 751; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 21. Lightly toned, traces of horn silver, scratches, flan flaw and graffiti on reverse. Near VF. |