PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 14.18 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Struck circa 261/0 BC.Electronic Auction 492 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 600. 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 (26.5mm, 14.18 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Struck circa 261/0 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above N-within-circle. CPE 506; Svoronos 717; SNG Copenhagen –; Meydancikkale 4664–70. Old collection tone, graffito in obverse field, slightly off center on reverse. Good VF. |