PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.98 g, 12h). Uncertain mint 9, on Cyprus. Struck circa 275/4-262/1 BC. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above KΛ; Galatian shield to left. CPE 416; Svoronos 528; SNG Copenhagen –. Toned, scattered marks and light scratches, test punch on obverse with corresponding stress crack on reverse. VF.
From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased 8 December 1993.