Coins and Historical Medals

PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT, Ptolemy VIII Eurgetes II, Tetradrachm, Alexandria, yr 31 [140-39], diademed bust of Ptolemy Soter right, wearing ægis as chlamys, rev. eagle standing left, lλα in left field, 13.86g/12h (Mørkholm, Alexandria, p.20; Svoronos 1504). Good very fine, lightly toned £300-£400

Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction 59, 13 November 2012, lot 800