Ancient Greek Coins. Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204 - 180 BCE) or Ptolemy VI Philometer (180 - 145 BCE) Silver Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint
- Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck.
- Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks
Reference:
- Svoronos 1231 (Ptolemy V) and 1246 (Ptolemy VI)
- SNG Copenhagen 244 - 245 (Ptolemy V) and 262 - 268 (Ptolemy VI)
- Noeske 166 - 167 (Ptolemy V) and 192 - 193 (Ptolemy VI)
Other Information:
- Ptolemy V and Ptolemy VI issued coins that basically identical and this coin has been listed under both rulers by different reference works. A new reference for these rulers is exoected to be released in the near future. It is hoped that this work will clarify who issued this coin.
