Ptolemy III Euergetes, Bronze 246-222 B.C.

Description

The Ptolemies.

Ptolemy III Euergetes born 284 B.C. Died 222 B.C.

AE bronze 23mm, 10.62g.

Obverse: Diademed head of Zeus-ammon right.

Reverse: Eagle standing on thunderbolt, club to the left.

Ptolemy Euergetas was the third pharaoh of the Ptolemaic dynasty. The kingdom reached the height of its military and economic power during hid reign.

Very fine, with green patina, minor deposits.

CPE 468, SNG Copenhagen 495.