Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204-180 BC). Tetradrachm.

Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204-180 BC). Tetradrachm.

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204-180 BC). Tetradrachm. Uncertain mint in Cyprus(?). Dated year 82 (181/0 BC).

Obv: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck.

Rev: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟV ΣΩTHPOΣ.

Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; ΠB (date) in exergue.

Svoronos 1103; SNG Copenhagen 544.

Condition: Good very fine.

Weight: 14.39 g.

Diameter: 27 mm.