PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT, Ptolemy VI Philometor, first reign, 180-164 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26mm, 14.26 g 12), Alexandria, year 29 = 152/151. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, LΚΘ; to right, ΠΑ. SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos 1441. A lovely, toned piece with a powerful portrait. Some die rust on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the Stoecklin Collection.
Price realized | 1'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |