Lot 5162

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck 265-261 B.C. (Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (13.38 grams), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left **S* above shield, to right a monogram, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7771, Sv.555, SNG Cop.113, Neydancikkale 3391ff.). Field damage on obverse and reverse with attempted piercing, otherwise nearly very fine, with descriptive text on board.

Ex Banking and Currency Museum.