PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. Fourrée Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.08 g, 12h). Imitating Paphos mint issue dated RY 19 (163/2 BC). Good VF.Electronic Auction 566 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. Fourrée Tetradrachm (27mm, 12.08 g, 12h). Imitating Paphos mint issue dated RY 19 (163/2 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LIΘ (date) to left, ΠA to right. For prototype: cf. Svoronos 1431; cf. SNG Copenhagen 616; cf. DCA2 1117. Darkly toned, core exposed in areas. Good VF. |