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LOT 2872

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor AR Didrachm. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC.

Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 116 of an uncertain era (147/6 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, aegis around neck / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt; P-Iς (date) across field. Svoronos 1226; SNG Copenhagen 561; DCA 76. Near Very Fine.(6.65gr, 21mm, 12h.).

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Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.

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LOT 2872

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Ptolemy VI Philometor AR Didrachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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