PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.93 g, 12h). Tyre mint. Dated RY 32 (254/3 BC). Near VF.Electronic Auction 557 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 225. 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 (27mm, 13.93 g, 12h). Tyre mint. Dated RY 32 (254/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, TYP (mint) monogram above club; to right, ΛB (date) above monogram; monogram between legs. CPE 591; Svoronos 668; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 20. Lightly toned, trace deposits, scratches and marks, graffito in field on reverse. Near VF. |