Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC EMPIRE, Ptolemy Philadelphos (285-246): Tetradrachm, struck at Alexandria during the First Syrian War, c. 275-272

Obverse: head of Ptolemy Soter right, wearing royal diadem and scaly aegis around neck

Reverse: πτολεμαιου βασιλεωσ: eagle standing left on thunderbolt; σ over Galatian shield in left field, e between legs

Metal: silver; Macedonian weight standard; 14.21g/12h

References: Lorber 283; Copenhagen 107-8; Svoronos 567

Condition: Extremely fine, well centred and prettily toned £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Bt Spink, January 1968