★ An unusually attractive tetradrachm of Ptolemy VI ★

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor, first reign, 180-164 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 14.34 g, 12 h), Alexandria, circa 180-170. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. SNG Copenhagen 262-268. Svoronos 1489. Noeske 193. Lightly toned and unusually attractive. A few minor marks and faint scratches, otherwise, about extremely fine.

From a Belgian collection, ex Roma 20, 29 October 2020, 283.