Watch List notes:

Greek Coins
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 285-246 BC. Pentadrachm, Alexandria 277 BC, AV 17.80 g.

Description

Diademed head r., wearing aegis. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, wings closed; in l. field, Σ over shield and between legs, regnal year I (10).

References
Svoronos 573 and pl. XIII, 3
SNG Copenhagen –
Boston –
Condition
A very rare variety and in exceptional condition for the issue. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc

Provenance
Auctiones sale 6, 1976, 316
Leu sale 86, 2003, 453
Maison Palombo sale 11, 2012, 16