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Lot # 281
Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon) (145-116 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 49 (122/1 BC). Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; L MΘ (date) to left, ΠA to right. Svoronos 1520; SNG Cop. 330; DCA 54. AR. 13.99 g. 27.00 mm. Choice example; lightly toned with golden hues; minor traces of gentle cleaning. About EF.