PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.23 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 22, on Cyprus, or Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint. Struck circa 285-later 260s BC. Near VF.

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Lot: 433. Estimated: $ 150

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 350. 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 (27mm, 14.23 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 22, on Cyprus, or Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint. Struck circa 285-later 260s BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; monogram over ΔI to left. CPE 500; Svoronos 373; SNG Copenhagen 97. Lightly toned, minor marks and scratches, graffiti, countermark on obverse. Near VF.

From the Colin E. Pitchfork Collection, purchased from Deiter Gorny, 10 December 1994.


Closing Date and Time: 12 August 2026 at 12:24:00 ET.

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