Judaea, Ptolemaic occupation. Ptolemy II Philadelphos. Silver 1/4 Ma'ah Obol - Tetartemorion (0.23 g), 285-246 BC. Jerusalem, ca. 261/0-246 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. 'YHDH' (Aramaic), Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Hendin 1087; Gitler & Lorber II grp. 8, 16; TJC 32. A high grade eample, thus very rare. Choice Very Fine. Estimate Value $400 - UP
From the Palm Desert Collection. Purchased from Superior in the 1970s or 1980s.