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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VI Philometor. 180-145 BC. AR Didrachm (21.5mm, 6.58 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Cyprus. Dated year 101 of an uncertain era (162/1 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; PA (date) on thunderbolt (barely visible). Svoronos 1209; Mørkholm, Ptolemaic 181–8 var. (unlisted dies [Arados]); SNG Copenhagen –; Noeske –; SNG Berry 1492; DCA 76. VF, find patina, slight roughness, lamination in field on reverse.
The mint and era of this enigmatic coinage has been much debated. For the most recent discussion, see C. Lorber, "The Ptolemaic era coinage revisited," NC (2007), pp. 105–17. Although this issue is traditionally assigned to Arados, Lorber argues for a Cypriot mint, perhaps Arsinoe near Salamis. Although the era is uncertain, a starting date of 262/1 BC has been accepted by Lorber and most scholars.
The mint and era of this enigmatic coinage has been much debated. For the most recent discussion, see C. Lorber, "The Ptolemaic era coinage revisited," NC (2007), pp. 105–17. Although this issue is traditionally assigned to Arados, Lorber argues for a Cypriot mint, perhaps Arsinoe near Salamis. Although the era is uncertain, a starting date of 262/1 BC has been accepted by Lorber and most scholars.