Description

 The Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt.

Ptolemy VI Philometor, second reign, 163-145 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, Paphos mint in Cyprus, regnal year K (20) = 162-161 B.C.

Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck.

Reverse: Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in the field to left, LK (date); in the inner right field ΠA (mint).

Reverse legend: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

References Svoronos 1432. SNG Copehagen.

Weight: 13.34g, diameter 27mm.

Grade: gVF.

Privately purchased from Athena Numismatics on Vcoins in 2023.