Lot 2203
2203
Egypt, King Ptolemy II (285-246 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 13.6 gms., mint of Alexandria, c. 261-252 BC, diademed head of Ptolemy II(?), wearing aegis, right, rev. eagle standing left on thunderbolt (SNG Cop. 137var.; Svoronos 433; see Troxell, ANSMN 26, p. 59 for dating), very fine, lightly toned, and bearing what may be a portrait of Ptolemy II

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Egypt, King Ptolemy II (285-246 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 13.6 gms., mint of Alexandria, c. 261-252 BC, diademed head of Ptolemy II(?), wearing aegis, right, rev. eagle standing left on thunderbolt (SNG Cop. 137var.; Svoronos 433; see Troxell, ANSMN 26, p. 59 for dating), very fine, lightly toned, and bearing what may be a portrait of Ptolemy II