PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. First sole reign, 180-170 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 14.25 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 84 of an uncertain era (179/8 BC). Good VF.

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Lot: 308. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 325. 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, 14.25 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 118–45 (obv. die D16); SNG Copenhagen 545 (same obv. die); DCA 73. Lightly toned, underlying luster, a little off center, minor die breaks. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 30 August 2023 at 11:42:20 ET.

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