PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon). 145-116 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26.5mm, 14.02 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 31 (140/39 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LΛA (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1504; Olivier 4482–5 (obv. die D50); DCA 54; SNG Copenhagen 623; BMC –; Boston MFA –; Noeske –. Beautiful iridescent toning, a few scratches on reverse. EF. Perfectly centered and with a charming portrait.