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Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy VIII (145-116 BC)
Silver Tetradrachm, Paphos dated RY 31 (140/139 BC).
Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I facing right, wearing aegis around neck.
Reverse: Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, LΛA (date) to right, ΠA to right, ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
Extremely fine.
(Svoronos 1504; SNG Copenhagen 623).
14.29g.
| Period | 145 - 116 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | 140/139 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Ptolemy VIII |
| Country | Africa |
| Coin House | Egypt |
| Metal | Silver |
| Mint Mark | Alexandria |
| References | Svoronos 1504; SNG Copenhagen 623 |
| Weight | 14.29 g |
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