PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 13.56 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 9, on Cyprus (Salamis or Kition). Struck circa 275/4-262/1 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 555 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 130. 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, 13.56 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 9, on Cyprus (Salamis or Kition). Struck circa 275/4-262/1 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above KΛ; Galatian shield to left. CPE 416; Svoronos 528; SNG Copenhagen –. Lightly toned, horn silver, scratches, banker’s mark on obverse. VF. |