Coin of Ptolemy VI, the Philometer (Mother-loving), reigned from 181/180-145 BC
Mint: Alexandria.
Obverse: diademed head of Ptolemy the I turned to the right.
Reverse: eagle with closed wings turned to the left, standing on thunderbolt. 
Legend all around: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ 
Part of border can be seen. Very worn surface on both sides.

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Coin of Ptolemy VI, the Philometer (Mother-loving), reigned from 181/180-145 BC Mint: Alexandria. Obverse: diademed head of Ptolemy the I turned to the right. Reverse: eagle with closed wings turned to the left, standing on thunderbolt. Legend all around: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Part of border can be seen. Very worn surface on both sides.

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