Egypt. Alexandria. Philip II, 244-247. Tetradrachm (Billon, 25.1 mm, 11.94 g). Dated RY 6 of Philip I (= 248/9). Α Κ Μ ΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟϹ ΕΥϹ Laureate and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Zeus seated left, holding patera and sceptre, eagle to left; L - S (date) across field. Geissen -. Dattari-Savio 5064. RPC VIII online, unassigned ID 3203. Emmerett 3613. Minor roughness. Good Very Fine. Rare. Ex Gorny & Mosch 126, lot 2111. Tetradrachm of special worth for its big size, gorgeous conservation, excellent quality of style and rarity. Imposing and majestic Capitoline Zeus pontificating in throne with sceptre and patera and the inevitable eagle at his feet. Coin issued, not randomly, in the millennium year of the foundation of Rome (248 AD).