Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. Æ 29 (19.6), 285-246 BC. Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse, under Hieron II, ca. 265 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, Galatian shield. Svoronos 610; SNG Copenhagen 114. Dark brown patina with some lighter highlights. Virtually as struck. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Categories: Ancient Coins
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