PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Imitating Sidon mint issue. Uncertain mint 23. NGC graded Ch VF.Electronic Auction 534 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 700. 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 (25.5mm, 11h). Imitating Sidon mint issue. Uncertain mint 23. Dated RY 30 (256/5 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above monogram; Λ (date) to right. Unpublished, but for prototype: cf. CPE 520 (for prototype); cf. Svoronos 732; cf. SNG Copenhagen 511. In NGC encapsulation 6057960-015, graded Ch VF. Very rare. |