Lot 4333

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, (285-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck 284-283 B.C.,(Davesne & Le Rider chronology based on Meydancikkale Hoard), (14.28 g), obv. head of Ptolemy I to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left P above **PAR* monogram, around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS*, (cf.S.7771, Sv.255, SNG Cop.459, Weber 8236, BMC 59, Meydancikkale 3391ff.). Attractive dark patination, nearly extremely fine/extremely fine and very scarce in this condition.

Ex Spink & Son, London, December 10, 1998, with collector's descriptive ticket and Spink ticket.