PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 28 mm, 14.12 g, 12 h), Ake-Ptolemais, RY 31 = 255/4. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram of Π and T above monogram of M and E; to right, ΑΛ above Θ. CPE 647. SNG Copenhagen 470. Svoronos 774. A lightly toned and boldly struck piece of vigorous provincial style. Minor die break on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.