PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.22 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 10, on Cyprus (Salamis or Kition). Struck circa 261/0-246 BC. Good VF.

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Lot: 338. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 550. 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, 14.22 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 10, on Cyprus (Salamis or Kition). Struck circa 261/0-246 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, tiny Δ behind ear / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΠT above two monograms. CPE 456; Svoronos –; SNG Copenhagen –; Berk BBS 82, lot 407 (same dies). Lightly toned, light scratches, graffiti on reverse. Good VF.

From the Don T. Hayes Collection, purchased from Nilus Coins, which acquired the coin from David Hendin.


Closing Date and Time: 31 May 2023 at 11:52:20 ET.

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