PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.92 g, 12h). Paphos mint. Dated RY 21 (161/0 BC). Good VF.

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Lot: 361. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, 12h, Silver

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 13.92 g, 12h). Paphos mint. Dated RY 21 (161/0 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LKA (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1433; Olivier 2038–49; SNG Copenhagen 617; DCA2 1117; Dow, ACTTB, p. 182 (this coin). Faintly toned, underlying luster, horn silver, some roughness. Good VF.

From the Joseph A. Dow Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 79 (17 September 2008), lot 471.

The present coin is published in Joseph A. Dow, Ancient Coins Through the Bible (Mustang, OK: Tate, 2011), in the chapter Paul’s First Missionary Journey (AD 47–49). CNG is pleased to offer coins from the collection of the author here, and in subsequent electronic auctions.

Closing Date and Time: 18 February 2026 at 12:00:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.