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LOT 3281
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos AE Obol. Circa 260s BC. Alexandria mint.
Laureate head of Zeus to right / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ [ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ], eagle with wings spread standing to left on thunderbolt; to left, Galatian shield between two monograms; Λ between legs; c/m: incuse trident. CPE B190; Svoronos 581; SNG Copenhagen 129. Near Very Fine.(14.17gr, 25mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3281
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy II Philadelphos AE Obol.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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