PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Obol (22.5mm, 12.29gm, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 3. Struck 260s-246 BC. Head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress / Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; Δ between legs. CPE B219; Svoronos 439; SNG Copenhagen 158. Glossy dark green-brown patina. Good very fine Alexandreia mint. Series 3. Struck circa 260-246 BC .PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 BC. Æ Obol. This ancient Greek coin dates back to 246 BC and was minted in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphos. The denomination of this coin is an Obol, which was a small silver coin and was commonly used in ancient Greece. The obverse of the coin depicts the bust of the king and the reverse features an eagle standing on a thunderbolt. This rare and valuable coin is a must-have for any serious collector of ancient artifacts.

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