Egypt (Ptolemaic Kingdom): ca. 163-145 BC silver didrachm of Ptolemy VI "Philometer"

Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I Soter right, wearing aegis around neck.
Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with wings closed, P IZ (Z retrograde) in fields, E between legs.
Issuer: Ptolemy VI Philometor, Ptolemaic King of Egypt, second sole reign, 163-145 BC.
Specifications: Silver, 21 mm, 6.64 g.
Grade: NGC VF; Strike 5/5, Surface 3/5. Cert. #5770260-002. Purchased raw.
Reference: Svoronos 1228.
Provenance: ex-Ken Dorney, via VCoins store, 30 May 2020.* Prior provenance to Classical Numismatic Group eAuction 456, Lot 248, 13 November 2019.*
Notes: Struck at Cyprus. Ptolemy VI won a decisive victory against the Seleucid Kingdom at the Battle of Antioch (Oenoparus) in 145 BC, but died three days later from wounds received in the battle.
Comments: This was my first Ptolemaic coin. I liked the greyish toning and the portrait on it.

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