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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT - Ptolemy VI Philometer & Ptolemy VIII
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT - Ptolemy VI Philometer & Ptolemy VIII - 170-164 B.C.E. AE 31. Obv.: Diademed head of Zeus Ammon right. Rev.: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Two eagles standing left side by side on thunderbolts, double cornucopia in the left field. 31.4 mm 29.115 g., Alexandria mint. Reference: Svoronos 1424, SNG Cop 340 ff., Noeske 212 ff., Hosking 75, Weiser 142 (Ptolemy V), SGCV II 7900. Ex-FORVM. Two eagles on the reverse may be symbolic of Ptolemy VI and his younger brother.
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