Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 96 6 October 2016
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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