Ptolemaic Kingdom, Ptolemy III AE38 Bronze, 246-222 BC, Zeus-Ammon / Eagle, NGC VF★ 5/5 5/5

PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM - PTOLEMY III EUERGETES, 246-222 BC AE38 Bronze (45.67 g) Obverse: Head of Zeus-Ammon Reverse: Eagle with cornucopia at shoulder NGC Ancients VF★, Strike 5/5, Surface 5/5 NGC Cert. #6956943-001 A massive bronze of Ptolemy III Euergetes, who ruled Egypt from 246 to 222 BC as the third king of the Ptolemaic dynasty founded by Alexander the Great's general Ptolemy I. At 38 mm and 45.67 grams, this is one of the great heavy bronzes of the Hellenistic world. The obverse shows the bearded head of Zeus-Ammon, the Greek Zeus joined with the Egyptian god Amun and shown with his ram's horn. The reverse shows the Ptolemaic eagle, the emblem of the dynasty, with a cornucopia at its shoulder, and the Greek legend naming King Ptolemy. The central dimples on both sides are typical of Ptolemaic bronzes. NGC graded this coin VF with a perfect 5/5 for both strike and surface, and awarded it the ★ designation, which NGC gives only to coins with exceptional eye appeal for their grade. Coin Details - Kingdom: Ptolemaic Egypt - Ruler: Ptolemy III Euergetes, 246-222 BC - Denomination: AE38 bronze - Weight: 45.67 g - Obverse: Zeus-Ammon - Reverse: Eagle with cornucopia at shoulder - NGC Grade: VF★ - Strike: 5/5 - Surface: 5/5 - NGC Certification: 6956943-001 The exact coin pictured is the coin you will receive. NGC Ancients holder included.