Sculptural Portrait
Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VI Philometor (180-145 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Second sole reign, 163-145 BC. Alexandreia mint. Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks. Svoronos 1489; SNG Cop. 262-8. 14.29 g. 28.00 mm. Superb old cabinet tone with underlying luster. Graffito on reverse. EF.