PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor & Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). Coregency, 170-163 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 13.79 g, 12h). Paphos mint. Dated RY 7 (164/3 BC).Electronic Auction 515 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor & Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). Coregency, 170-163 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 13.79 g, 12h). Paphos mint. Dated RY 7 (164/3 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LZ (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1389; Olivier 1992 (obv. die D336); SNG Copenhagen –; DCA 43; Zapiti & Michaelidou 32 (same obv. die). Iridescent tone, scuffs, double struck and die wear on obverse. Good VF. |