Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos Æ Obol. Uncertain Syro-Phoenician mint, circa 285-246 BC. Head of the deified Alexander to right, wearing elephant skin headdress / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle, with wings open, standing to left on thunderbolt; double cornucopiae to left. CPE B341; Svoronos 763; SNG Copenhagen -; Weiser -. 11.91g, 27mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; an attractive specimen featuring a handsome portrait. Scarce.
From a private UK collection;
Acquired from Heritage Auctions Europe / MPO Auctions, old collector's/dealer's ticket included.
Price realized | 550 GBP |
Starting price | 120 GBP |
Estimate | 200 GBP |