PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.84 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Undated issue, struck circa 274 BC. VF.

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Lot: 350. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, 12h, Silver

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.84 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Undated issue, struck circa 274 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; ΣI to left. CPE 505a; Svoronos 713; SNG Copenhagen 506–7 var. (tiny Δ behind ear); Dow, ACTTB, p. 96 (this coin). Toned, traces of find patina. VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter The Greek Empire. CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 11:56:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.