Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285 – 246 Octodrachm, Alexandria circa 289-272 BC, AV 27.70 g. ΘΕΩΝ ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ Jugate busts r. of Ptolemy II, draped and diademed and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled; behind, shield. Rev. Jugate busts r. of Ptolemy I, draped and diademed and Berenice I, diademed and veiled. Svoronos 603. SNG Copenhagen 132. CPE 313.
Lovely reddish tone and about extremely fine
Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear in 2011.
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