Description

EGYPT.

The Ptolemies.

Ptolemy II, Philadelphos, 285-246 B.C.

Bronze AE25mm.

Obverse: Obverse: Features the laureate head of Zeus-Ammon.

Reverse: Features a Ptolemaic eagle standing on a thunderbolt with wings spread.

Reverse Legend: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (Of King Ptolemy.)

Alexandria mint.

Weight: 17.40g.

References: Svoronos 610; Copenhagen 114.

Grade: aVF.