Ancient Greek Bronze AE Obol - Cyprus 180-164 BC - Ptolemy VI Philometor - Eagle

Ancient Greek Bronze AE Obol - Cyprus 180-164 BC - Ptolemy VI Philometor - Eagle

• Obverse:  Diademed head of Zeus Ammon to right, with ram's horn in his hair and over the diadem. 
• Reverse: BA?I?E?? ?TO?EMAIOY Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; to left, lotus flower; between the eagle's legs, EY?. 
• Date: 180-164 BC
• Size:  32.6mm, 28.2g
• Composition: Bronze
• Reference: Lorber, Lotus, Series VI.2; SNG Copenhagen 293; Svoronos 1396; Weiser 151.
• Internal SKU: 149X125

HISTORICAL NOTE: Step back into the rich tapestry of ancient history with this striking Ancient Greek Bronze AE Obol, minted in Cyprus between 180-164 BC during the reign of Ptolemy VI Philometor. As a member of the illustrious Ptolemaic dynasty, Philometor was a grandson of the legendary Cleopatra I and a ruler whose reign was marked by significant political intrigue and territorial conflict, particularly involving the Selucid Empire. This obol, featuring the majestic eagle, a symbol of Zeus and often associated with strength and power, not only served as currency but also reflected the cultural and artistic developments of the era. The coin captures a moment of Cypriot history when the island was a strategic player in the Mediterranean, bridging the cultures of the East and West. Add this fascinating piece to your collection and own a fragment of a time when dynasties clashed and civilizations flourished.