Beautiful tetradrachm with excellent patina minted by Ptolemy VIII Euergetes in 32nd year of rule.
Greece
Egypt, Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (170-124 BC), Tetradrachm 139/138, Salamis mint
Obverse: diademed head right
Reverse: eagle standing to left on thunderbolt, with wings closed, L ΛB above helmet to left, ΣA to right
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
Diameter 25 mm, weight 14.02 g
