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Ptolemaic Kingdom: Ptolemy IV, Philopater - 221-204 BC


Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy IV Philopater, AE Dichalkon, 221-204 BC, Alexandria Mint
(No legend)
Head of Alexander right, wearing elephant skin headdress, Horn of Ammon and aegis
ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, head right, cornucopiae on shoulder
E between legs
25mm x 26mm, 11.07g
Svoronos 976 (Ptolemy III), SNG Cop 232 (Ptolemy IV), Weiser 94 (Ptolemy IV)

Consignor notes: VF, slightly off-center reverse