Coin of Ptolemy II, the Philadelphos, born 308 BC, died 246 BC; Became king of Egypt in 285 BC
Obverse: diademed head of Ptolemy I turned to the right with aegis around the neck.
Reverse: eagle with closed wings turned to the left standing on thunderbolt. To the left lettets Λ Ι Μ
Legend all around: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

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Coin of Ptolemy II, the Philadelphos, born 308 BC, died 246 BC; Became king of Egypt in 285 BC Obverse: diademed head of Ptolemy I turned to the right with aegis around the neck. Reverse: eagle with closed wings turned to the left standing on thunderbolt. To the left lettets Λ Ι Μ Legend all around: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

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