Phoenicia, Marathos. 173/2 BC

Phoenicia, Marathos. AE (bronze, 7g, 20mm). Dated CY 87 = 173/2 BC

Obv: Laureate and draped bust of Ptolemy VI as Hermes to right, with caduceus over shoulder

Rev: Marathos standing to left, holding aphlaston; Phoenician letters flanking

Ref: cf. BMC 21 (date)

Note: Rare date