PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 13.78 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated RY 31 (255/4 BC). VF.

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Lot: 351. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, 12h, Silver

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 13.78 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated RY 31 (255/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above monogram; ΛA (date) to right. CPE 522; Svoronos 734a; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA2 1074; Dow, ACTTB, p. 102 (this coin). Toned, some horn silver. 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 11:56:40 ET.

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