Live auction - bgr_843416 - EGYPT - LAGID OR PTOLEMAIC KINGDOM - PTOLEMY VI PHILOMETOR Tétradrachme
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| Estimate : | 750 € |
| Price : | 380 € |
| Maximum bid : | 380 € |
| End of the sale : | 14 November 2023 14:39:38 |
| bidders : | 1 bidder |
Type : Tétradrachme
Date: an 19
Mint name / Town : Atelier chypriote incertain
Metal : silver
Diameter : 24,5 mm
Orientation dies : 1 h.
Weight : 14,40 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Monnaie idéalement centrée présentant un superbe revers, bien venu à la frappe et finement détaillé. Patine grise
Predigree :
Exemplaire provenant de la collection André Ronde
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête diadémée de Ptolémée VI à droite avec l’égide nouée sous le cou ; grènetis circulaire perlé.
Reverse
Reverse description : Aigle debout à gauche sur un foudre, les ailes repliées ; dans le champ à gauche, une date.
Reverse legend : PTOLEMAIOU - SWTHROS // PE.
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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