PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphus, 285-246 B.C. AV Pentadrachm (17.86 gms), Alexandria Mint, ca. 285-272 B.C.Svoronos-537 (pl.12#8); cf.BMC-6.23,89. Diademed head of Ptolemy I facing right, wearing aegis around neck, small "Delta" in curl of hair behind ear; Reverse: Eagle standing on thunderbolt facing left, various control letters in left field. Minor copper spot on neck, inconsequential nick at 5:30 on the obverse periphery. Otherwise a stunning piece, highly lustrous, exceptionally well struck with fine style dies and nicely centered.NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Fine Style.