PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 B.C. AV Trichryson - Pentadrachm (17.78 gms), Alexandreia Mint, Year 15 (271 B.C.). NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Countermark, Edge Bumps, Scratches. Svor-583; SNG Cop-Unlisted. Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above shield, O (date) between legs. Honey golden color adorns this pretty production from the Greek rulers of Egypt, despite the noted issues, this is still a nice, collectable example of the ever popular Ptolemaic Egyptian Petadrachm. Good centering and alluring details remain. From a New York Collection.
