PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.14 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated RY 32 (254/3 BC). VF.

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Lot: 352. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, 12h, Silver

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.14 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated RY 32 (254/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above monogram; ΛB (date) to right. CPE 524; Svoronos 739; SNG Copenhagen 514; DCA2 1074; Dow, ACTTB, p. 194 (this coin). Iridescent tone. 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 Paul’s First Missionary Journey (AD 47–49). 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 11:57:00 ET.

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