PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 285-246 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 6.80 g, 12 h), Kyrene, struck by Magas during the reconciliation with Ptolemy II, circa 260s-250/48. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑ[ΙΟΥ] Eagle with closed wings standing right on thunderbolt; in field to right, ΛY above monogram. CPE -, cf. 713-718 (differing controls). SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos -. Extremely rare. Some cleaning scratches and deposits, otherwise, about very fine.



This extremely rare issue was struck by Magas, King of Kyrene, in the latter part of his reign, when he reconciled with his half-brother, Ptolemy II.