PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.00 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 9, on Cyprus (Salamis or Kition). Struck circa 275/4-262/1 BC. Near VF.Electronic Auction 559 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 160. 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 (26mm, 14.00 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 9, on Cyprus (Salamis or Kition). Struck circa 275/4-262/1 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above KΛ; Galatian shield to left. CPE 416; Svoronos 528; SNG Copenhagen –. Bankers’ marks, scratches, graffiti, some marks on reverse. Near VF. |