PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 16.11 g, 1 h), Tyre, circa 275/4. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, H (recut over monogram of TYP) above club. CPE 556 var. Svoronos 644 var. A extremely rare and interesting variety with an unusual portrait. Harshly cleaned and with light marks and minor traces of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.