

Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos (281-246 BC). AE Drachm. Alexandria mint. Struck c. 285/4-246 BC. Obv. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Εagle on thunderbolt to left; filleted cornucopiae to left, ΔΙ between legs. Svoronos 1125; SNG Cop. 199. 69.90 g. 43.00 mm. An impressive coin, with bold portrait; attractive warm brown patina with reddish spots. Good VF.