Description: This ancient Greek coin from c.170-163 BC Egypt features the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor and Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon), with a co-regency denomination of Diobol. The obverse side shows a diademed head of Zeus-Ammon facing right, while the reverse side features two eagles with closed wings standing toward the left on a thunderbolt with a cornucopia in the left field. The coin was minted in Alexandria, Egypt from bronze and is from the historical period of Greek (450 BC-100 AD). Its provenance and year are not available, but it is a valuable addition to any coin collection. FeaturesIssuerPtolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC))KingPtolemy VIII Physcon (145 BC - 116 BC) Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC) TypeStandard circulation coinsYears181 BC - 116 BCCurrencyDrachm (204 – 30 BC)CompositionBronzeWeight22.9 gDiameter30 mmShapeRound (irregular)TechniqueHammeredOrientationVariable alignment ↺DemonetizedYesNumista NumberN#386232ReferencesSNG Copenhagen# 308-310, SvoronosPt# 1424B ObverseDiademed head of Zeus-Ammon rightReverseTwo eagles with closed wings standing to left on thunderbolt; cornucopia in left fieldScript: GreekLettering: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟY ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣTranslation: King PtolemyMintAlexandria, EgyptCommentsTwo eagles typically denotes joint rule.
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Bronze
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Mint: Alexandria, Egypt
Country of Manufacture: Egypt
Grade: Ungraded
Date: 170-163 BC
Denomination: Diobol
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Year: 170 BC
Era: Ancient
Features: Obv: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right/Rev: 2 eagles left on bolt
Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
Variety: Ptolemy VI Philometor/Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II Co-Regency
