PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 6.32 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 116 of an uncertain era (147/6 BC). Good VF.

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Lot: 129. 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. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 6.32 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 116 of an uncertain era (147/6 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; P Iς (date) across field. Svoronos 1226; Olivier 3272–85 (obv. die D42); SNG Copenhagen 561; DCA 76. Lightly toned, traces of find patina, light cleaning scratches, delamination on obverse. Good VF.


Closing Date and Time: 6 March 2024 at 10:42:40 ET.

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