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PTOLEMY II, 284-246 BC
AE Drachm (43.29mm, 72.67g, 1h)
Struck 266-261 BC. Egypt, Alexandria mint
Obverse: Horned head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia with basileion
Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ on l. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r.; two eagles with closed wings standing left on two thunderbolts; monograms between legs
References: CPE B241
Warm brown surfaces. A massive piece, over two and a half ounces of bronze.
Collection : Greek - Hellenistic period