PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). 145-116 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.20 g, 1h). Paphos mint. Dated RY 36 (135/4 BC). Good VF.Electronic Auction 559 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). 145-116 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 13.20 g, 1h). Paphos mint. Dated RY 36 (135/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; L Λς (date) to left, ΠA to right. DCA2 1123 (this coin referenced); otherwise, unpublished. Lightly toned, underlying luster, minor marks, off center on obverse. Good VF. Unique. |