Lot 61

Ancient World Tolemic kings of Egypt Ptolemy VIII aka Euergetes II aka Physcon Silver Tetradrachm

Auction # 18 Lucknow (Online)


  • Estimated Price (INR)
  • 10000 - 12000
  • Price Realised -
  • Auction Completed!

Catalog Reference #
#
Metal Composition
Silver
Lot Grade/Condition
very fine
Diameter
23.74 mm
Weight
11.49 gms
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Calendar/Year
145-116 BC

Ancient World, Tolemic kings of Egypt, Ptolemy VIII aka. Euergetes II aka. Physcon, (145-116 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 11.49 gms, 23.74 mm, Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy to right, Reverse: Eagle standing to left on a thunderbolt, Greek legend around, LΛA (date) in left field, Planchet crack. The Ptolemies were the successors of ‘Alexander the great’ in Egypt, very fine, very rare.