PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). 145-116 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.13 g, 12h). Salamis mint. Dated RY 49 (122/1 BC). Near VF.Electronic Auction 555 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). 145-116 BC. AR Tetradrachm (23mm, 11.13 g, 12h). Salamis mint. Dated RY 49 (122/1 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, LMΘ (date) above kalathos with diadem; ΣA to right. Svoronos 1562; Olivier 696–723; SNG Copenhagen –; Paphos Hoard 29–32. Lightly toned, rough surfaces, scratches. Near VF. |