Judaea, Ptolemaic occupation. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. Silver 1/4 Ma'ah Obol - Tetartemorion (0.17 g), 285-246 BC. Jerusalem, Before 261/0 BCE. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck. Reverse: 'YHDH' (Paleo-Hebrew), eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Hendin 1087; Gitler & Lorber II grp. 8, 16; TJC 32. Beautiful iridescent tone. Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $500 - UP
From the S. Moussaieff Collection.