GREEK, Cyprus, Paphos mint. Minted c. 135 B.C. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, 145 - 116 B.C.

Cyprus, Paphos mint. Minted c. 135 B.C. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes, 145 - 116 B.C. Bronze obol, 7.973 g, 23.2 mm, F. Obv: diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right. Rev: eagle standing right, helmet before, PTOLEMAIOU BASILEWS. This coin type is undated but was almost certainly issued at the same time as dated issues with this same helmet symbol, c. 135 B.C. Ref: Cox pp. 15, 106 #119, plate IV. Rare