Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom (Alexandria) AR Tetradrachm ND - Ptolemy VI Philometor (180-145 BC)
14.00g. 27mm. AU/AU. A pleasing piece displaying mint luster and gentle toning, from a particularly popular and well-regarded issue.
Second sole reign (163-145 BC). Unmarked series.
Obv.: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, with aegis.
Rev.: Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; “BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΠTOΛEMAIOY”.
Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 262-268 (dated 180-170 BC).
