PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. 180-145 BC. AR Didrachm (20.5mm, 6.39 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 101 of an uncertain era (162/1 BC). VF.

Electronic Auction 591
Lot: 270.
Closing Date: Jul 16 2025 10:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 150

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. 180-145 BC. AR Didrachm (20.5mm, 6.39 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 101 of an uncertain era (162/1 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / BΣIΛEΩΣ (sic) [ΠTOΛEMAI]OY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; [PA (date) on thunderbolt]. CPE 1319; Svoronos 1209; Olivier 3009–18 (obv. die D4); SNG Copenhagen 550; DCA2 1161. Toned, some find patina, areas of roughness, minor marks. VF. Interesting engraving error.


Closing Date and Time: 16 July 2025 at 11:29:40 ET.

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