PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.18 g). Alexandreia mint. Struck 285-261/0 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above shield; monogram to right. CPE 306; Svoronos 555; SNG Copenhagen 113. Nicely centered and struck with attractive iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 4165530-001, graded AU (star), Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5.
