Watch List notes:

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 14.11 g, 12 h), Sidon, circa 274. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. BAΣIΛE[ΩΣ ΠTO]ΛEMAIOY Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, ΣΙ. CPE 505. SNG Copenhagen 506-7. Svoronos 713. A very attractive piece with a particularly bold and impressive portrait. Slightly rough, otherwise, extremely fine.


Ex Leu Web Auction 17, 14 August 2021, 1443.