Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 B.c.?

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Claudius Valued Member Canada 66 Posts	Posted 01/24/2018 1:06 pm Looking for some information on this coin..I am new to this and any help is appreciated. I am wondering about what looks like a Trident punched onto this coin. Any ideas - certainly looks like to was done after the fact. I assume that is Zeus on the front and an eagle on the back. I am told by the seller that this is "Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. 285-246 B.C"... if anyone has any info to add it would be great. Thanks for any comments on this coin! Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/24/2018 4:03 pm This appear to by Ptolemy II Sicily mint issued by Hieron II post reform 268-264 BC. Will need the size and weight of the coin to verify. The Trident is a countermark. http://ptolemybronze.com/ptolemy_series.html Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 01/24/2018 6:03 pm Very nice coin. Be careful. Ancient Coins are highly addictive. Report this Post to the Staff
Claudius Valued Member Canada 66 Posts	Posted 01/24/2018 6:15 pm Thank you Echizento - that link is very, very helpful! And yes Moxking.. this is getting addictive. I am only just starting to realize how little I know. Very exciting. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/25/2018 03:48 am Glad it helped. Check out the sticky section here titled Books, downloads and websites, there is a lot of great information there. Report this Post to the Staff
Doctorwho2485 Valued Member New Zealand 292 Posts	Posted 01/25/2018 10:27 am Awesome pick up and a very awesome,nice coin too Report this Post to the Staff
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