A BRONZE OBOL OF PTOLEMY II PHILADELPHOS SET IN SILVER SWIVEL PENDANT
Catalog:Jewelry:Coin Jewelry: stock #1296492
Reign of Ptolemy II (c. 285-246 BCE)
Alexandria Mint; 261/0-246 BCE
Obverse: Head of Alexander III (The Great) wearing elephant skin and aegis facing right.
Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt facing left with wings open. D between legs. PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS.
Coin in very find condition with natural patina. Set in modern sterling silver pendant.
Weight: 16g; Dimensions: 3.8 x 3 cm (1.49 x 1.18 inches)
Certificate of Authenticity Included.
Export Approval from Israel Antiquities Authority.
Bibliography:
Svoronos, 439
SNG Cop., 158
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