PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.29 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 9, on Cyprus. Struck circa 275/4-262/1 BC.Electronic Auction 477 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 450. 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 (27.5mm, 14.29 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 9, on Cyprus. Struck circa 275/4-262/1 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above MN monogram; shield to right. CPE 421; Svoronos 529; SNG Copenhagen 104–5 var. (lower monogram; Alexandreia mint). Toned, a few minor marks, minor flan flaw and some die wear on obverse, faint graffito and area of weak strike on reverse. VF. |