| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 187 | Silver | Auction date: 10 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 108 Price realized: 340 EUR (Approx. 367 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Alexandreia. Ptolemy VI Philometor 163-145 BC. Second sole reign Tetradrachm AR 28 mm, 12,06 g Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks. Very Fine, Graffiti on the reverse Svoronos 1489; SNG Copenhagen 262–8. Ptolemy VI Philometor, part of the Ptolemaic dynasty, served as Pharaoh (King) of Egypt in two periods, from 180 to 164 BC and again from 163 to 145 BC. Born to Ptolemy V and Cleopatra I, he initially ruled under the guardianship of his mother until 176 BC, earning him the epithet "Philometor" or "Mother-loving." Subsequently, his reign was marked by a complex political landscape. Around 175 BC, Ptolemy VI married his sister Cleopatra II. His regents initiated the Sixth Syrian War (169/168 BC) against the Seleucid Empire led by Antiochus IV. With Roman support, Antiochus IV, who briefly claimed the Egyptian throne in 169 BC, was expelled in 168 BC. Declared mature at the war's outset in 170 BC, Ptolemy VI co-ruled with his wife/sister Cleopatra II and younger brother Ptolemy VIII. Internal strife unfolded in 164 BC when Ptolemy VIII ousted his older brother from Egypt, leading Ptolemy VI to seek Roman aid. Returning in 163 BC, the kingdom was divided between Ptolemy VI (core realm) and Ptolemy VIII (Cyrenaica). Ptolemy VI successfully defended Cyprus, and after Seleucid King Demetrius I's death in 150 BC, he played a role in the Seleucid succession, initially opposing, then supporting Demetrius II. His death in 145 BC, just after a decisive battle, briefly united the Syrian Seleucid Empire and Egypt under a single ruler-a rarity since Alexander the Great's era. His daughter Cleopatra Thea married Demetrius II, creating further interconnections in the intricate web of Hellenistic politics. Ptolemy VI's legacy reflects the intricate dynamics of power, alliances, and familial relationships in the Hellenistic world. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 193 | Silver | Auction date: 28 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 106 Price realized: Unsold | |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Alexandreia circa 204-145 BC. Ptolemy V or Ptolemy VI Tetradrachm AR 31 mm, 17,06 g Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Very Fine Svoronos 1231 and 1489; SNG Copenhagen 244–5 and 262–8; Boston MFA 2290–2; Noeske 176–7 and 192–3. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
Match 2:
| Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 553 | Auction date: 3 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 184 Price realized: 800 USD (Approx. 724 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 13.92 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left. CPE 732; Svoronos 1001; SNG Copenhagen 167–8. Horn silver deposits, cleaning scratches and marks. VF. Estimate: 150 USD |  |
Match 3:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 151 Price realized: 340 EUR (Approx. 368 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Kition. Ptolemy VI Philometor 163-145 BC. Dated RY 25=157/6 BC Tetradrachm AR 27 mm, 14,06 g Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LKE (date) to left, KI to right. Attractive iridescent toning, Near Extremely Fine Svoronos 1474. SNG Copenhagen - Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
Match 4:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 143 Price realized: 240 EUR (Approx. 259 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Cyprus. Ptolemy VI Philometor 180-145 BC. Didrachm AR 20 mm, 6,18 g Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, Σ in exergue. Very Fine cf. Svoronos 1215. Starting price: 150 EUR |  |
Match 5:
| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 198 | Silver | Auction date: 25 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 144 Price realized: 280 EUR (Approx. 303 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. Kition. Ptolemy VI Philometor 180-145 BC. Dated RY 31=151/150 BC Tetradrachm AR 25 mm, 13,76 g Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; LΛA (date) in left field, KI to right. Good Very Fine Svoronos 1479; SNG Copenhagen -; Paphos Hoard 59-61; DCA 48. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
