PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes. 204-180 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.16 g, 12h). Salamis mint. Dated RY 21 (185/4 BC). Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, LKA (date) above ΣA; pilos to right. Svoronos 1345 var. (two piloi); Paphos Hoard 1 (same obv. die); SNG Copenhagen 564 var. (two piloi); DCA 47. VF, lightly toned. High relief. Rare variety.
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