EGYPT, Ptolemaic Kings of. Ptolemy II. 285-246 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.10 
      gm). Signed by the artist A. Circa 285-275 BC. Diademed bust of Ptolemy 
      right, wearing aegis; A behind ear / PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS, eagle standing 
      left on thunderbolt; EY and monogram before. Svoronos 362 var. (­ behind 
      ear); SNG Copenhagen -. Attractive light toning, nice EF, very high relief 
      portrait. Unique! ($3000) Although the ­ engraver has long been known, the 
      'A' engraver has not previously been recorded. While ­ and A can appear 
      similar, this example clearly shows an A. Perhaps this engraver was a 
      gifted disciple of the Delta master.


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1536.
 
 Lot sold for $1800, plus buyers fees.

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