PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT, Ptolemy VI Philometor, first reign, 180-164 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26mm, 14.27 g 12), Alexandria, c. 180-170. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. SNG Copenhagen 265. Svoronos 1489. Nicely toned, well-struck and attractive. Extremely fine.

From the Stoecklin Collection, acquired from Dr. Naegeli in Zürich.