246-222 BC Ptolemy III Ptolemaic Kingdom Bronze AE38 NGC Very Fine 5x3

This bronze AE38 coin was issued during the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes, who ruled the Ptolemaic Kingdom from 246-222 BC. The Ptolemaic Kingdom was one of the Hellenistic successor states that emerged after Alexander the Great's death, controlling Egypt and surrounding territories. This substantial bronze denomination represents the sophisticated monetary system developed by the Ptolemies to facilitate trade throughout their Mediterranean empire.

The obverse features the diademed head of Zeus-Ammon, the syncretic deity combining Greek Zeus with Egyptian Ammon-Ra, reflecting the cultural fusion that characterized Ptolemaic rule. The portrait shows well-defined features despite circulation wear, with the distinctive ram's horns of Ammon visible. The reverse displays an eagle standing on a fulmen (thunderbolt), a powerful symbol of divine authority and royal legitimacy that was central to Ptolemaic iconography.

NGC has graded this coin Very Fine with a strike rating of 5/5 and surface rating of 3/5. The coin exhibits attractive bronze patina with areas of green oxidation that add character to the surfaces. Ptolemaic bronzes are highly sought after by collectors of ancient coins for their historical significance and artistic merit. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.