PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ (26.5mm, 17.49 g, 6h). Imitative issue under Hieron II of Syracuse. Mint in Sicily. Struck circa 264–263 BC. Good VF.Electronic Auction 564 Greek, Bronze Sold For $ 70. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ (26.5mm, 17.49 g, 6h). Imitative issue under Hieron II of Syracuse. Mint in Sicily. Struck circa 264–263 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / Eagle, with open wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, shield above NK monogram. CPE B292a; Svoronos 612; Wolf & Lorber, ‘West Greek’ Style, Subgroup 1, H16 var. (A6/P– [unlisted rev. die]); SNG Copenhagen –. Dark green patina, red-brown encrustation, flan flaw on reverse. Good VF. Rare. |