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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy VIII, Scarce Cyprus Issue!

Æ; 26mm/8.0gm     Uncertain mint on Cyprus, c. 145–116 BC.

Con/ An impressive example with a beautiful dark brown patina and complete reverse legend. Struck slightly off center on the obverse, otherwise, Good Very Fine.

Obv/ Horned head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing diadem and floral headdress.

Rev/ BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY EYEPΓETOY; eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt; in left field Φ.

Ref/ Svoronos 1642

Seller's Note/ Cyprus issues of Ptolemy VIII are rather rare and ours is truly underpriced!