PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 11.84 g, 12h). Ptolemais (Ake) mint. Dated RY 36 (253/2 BC). Near VF.Electronic Auction 566 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 (27mm, 11.84 g, 12h). Ptolemais (Ake) mint. Dated RY 36 (253/2 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΠT (mint) monogram above ME monogram; to right, Λς (date) above Θ. CPE 654; Svoronos 782; SNG Copenhagen 475; DCA 19. Faintly toned, some horn silver deposits, minor marks. Near VF. |