PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.37 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 84 of an uncertain era (179/8 BC). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 525 – Session 1
Lot: 566. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.37 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 84 of an uncertain era (179/8 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΠΔ (date) to left. Svoronos 1106; Olivier 127–33 (D16/R57); Mørkholm, Ptolemaic 112–8 (A23/P82); SNG Copenhagen 545 (same obv. die); DCA 73; McClean 9798 (same dies). Lightly toned, underlying luster, minor die wear on obverse, slightly off center and light scratch in field on reverse. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 19 October 2022 at 13:08:20 ET.

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