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.

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Lot: 220.
Closing Date: Jun 19 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Bronze

Estimate: $ 100

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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.

From the Mars Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 19 June 2024 at 11:13:00 ET.

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