Ptolemy II, 285-246. Gold pentadrachm, ca. 285-272 BC, Alexandria. Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ - ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings starting to open. F et A in left field. BMC p. 10, n° 89 (Ptolemy I); J. N. Svoronos, Les monnaies du royaume des Ptolémées, Athènes, 1904 (in greek), n° 370, pl. 9/18. Gold. 17.78 g. As struck, nice UNC Ex. NGSA auction 4, 11-12 december 2006, lot 117.
(via Numissearch.com - Ancient Coins - Greek Coins - Ptolemaic kings of Egypt)
http://ift.tt/2uh0pT0
No comments:
Post a Comment