Ancient & Islamic Coins

Greek Coinages, PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT, Ptolemy II, series 2H Diobol, Alexandria, c. 282-260, laureate head of Zeus right, rev. πτολεμαιου βασιλεωσ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, σ above Galatian shield above χρ monogram in left field, λ between eagle’s legs, 17.41g (Lorber CPE B190; Svoronos 581; SNG Copenhagen 129). Some weakness at 12 o’clock (and corresponding on reverse), otherwise very fine, attractive dark patina £60-£80