PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC. Oktobol (Bronze, 47 mm, 95.00 g, 1 h), Alexandria. Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle with open wings standing left on thunderbolt, head right; between eagle's legs, E. Lorber B365. SNG Copenhagen 142. Svoronos 446. A bold and attractive example struck on a large and heavy flan. Very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.