Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy V or VI AR Tetradrachm. Alexandria, circa 204-180 BC or 180-145 BC BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing to left on thunderbolt. Svoronos 1231 and 1489; SNG Copenhagen 244-5 and 262-8; Noeske 176-7 and 192-3. 12.79g, 27mm, 12h.
Very Fine. A small letter on the neck beneath the hair is possibly the die engraver's signature.
Auctioned in association with and on behalf of Numismática Lucernae, Jaén.
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