PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 6.50 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. VF.Electronic Auction 538 Greek, 12h, Silver Sold For $ 140. 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 (21mm, 6.50 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Diademed and draped bust right of Ptolemy as Dionysos, thyrsos over shoulder / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1799; Olivier 2580–2 (obv. die D18); SNG Copenhagen 637. Toned, roughness, horn silver, cleaning scratches. VF. |