PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.67 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Struck RY 37 (249/8 BC).Electronic Auction 494 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 180. 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, 13.67 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Struck RY 37 (249/8 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above ΔI; to right, ΛI above monogram. CPE 543; Svoronos –; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 21. Dark iridescent tone, light surface roughness. VF. |