PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.72 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Struck RY 25 (261/0 BC). VF.Electronic Auction 542 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 160. 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 (26mm, 13.72 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Struck RY 25 (261/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, [aegis around neck] / Eagle with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣI above ΔI; KE (date, in monogram form) to right. CPE 510; Svoronos 723; SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 21. Light roughness, numerous marks and scratches, off center on obverse, pitting on reverse. VF. |