Greek Coins
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, 145-116 BC. Didrachm, Aradus (?) 144-143 BC, AR 6.93 g.
Description Diademed bust r., wearing aegis. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle standing l., with wings closed, on thunderbolt; at sides in field, P – IC and below the legs, E. References
Svoronos 1226
SNG Copenhagen 561 Condition
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone and extremely fine Provenance
Münz Zentrum – Albrecht & Hoffmann GmbH sale 54, 1985, 466
Numismatic Auction 3, 1985, 179
Gallery 51 sale 30 May 2014, 40