PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 14.05 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 23, imitating Ptolemaïs (Ake). Struck circa 256/5-246 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 524 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 275. 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 (28mm, 14.05 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 23, imitating Ptolemaïs (Ake). Struck circa 256/5-246 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Δ to left. Lorber, Mint 1c; CPE 697; Svoronos –; SNG Copenhagen –; ANS inv. 1944.100.76249 (same rev. die). Toned, minor roughness and deposits, a few scratches. VF. |