PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Drachm (40.5mm, 68.38 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 3, circa mid/late 260s-246 BC. Near VF.Electronic Auction 565 Greek, 12h, Bronze Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Drachm (40.5mm, 68.38 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 3, circa mid/late 260s-246 BC. Horned head of Zeus-Ammon right, wearing tainia with basileion / Two eagles standing left on thunderbolt; P between legs of left eagle. CPE B261; Svoronos 497; SNG Copenhagen –. Green-brown patina, light earthen dusting, a little roughness, light cleaning marks, some weakness to strike on reverse. Near VF. |