Live auction - bgr_1051201 - EGYPT - LAGID OR PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM - PTOLEMY VI PHILOMETOR Didrachme
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| Estimate : | 950 € |
| Price : | 600 € |
| Maximum bid : | 650 € |
| End of the sale : | 23 September 2025 14:34:36 |
| bidders : | 1 bidder |
Type : Didrachme
Date: n.d.
Mint name / Town : Phénicie, Arados
Metal : silver
Diameter : 22 mm
Orientation dies : 1 h.
Weight : 7,05 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie idéalement centrée des deux côtés. Très beau portrait de Ptolémée VI. Revers agréable avec des faiblesses. Patine grise avec de légers reflets dorés
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête diadémée de Ptolémée VI à droite avec l’égide.
Reverse
Reverse description : Aigle debout à gauche sur un foudre, les ailes repliées.
Reverse legend : PTOLEMAIOU - BASILEWS
Historical background
EGYPT - LAGID OR PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM - PTOLEMY VI PHILOMETOR
(180-145 BC)
Ptolemy VI was the eldest son of Ptolemy V and Cleopatra I Thea. His mother's regency lasted until 176 BC. He reigned jointly with his brother Ptolemy VIII from 170 to 164 BC. He married his sister Cleopatra II by whom he had two daughters and Ptolemy VII. He died of his wounds while fighting Alexander I Balas.
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