PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (Physcon), second reign, 145-116 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 25 mm, 14.24 g, 11 h), Alexandria, RY 25 = 146/5. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in field to left, LKE (date); to right, ΠA. SNG Copenhagen 324. Svoronos 1437. Beautifully toned, very well struck and with an excellent portrait, a lovely piece of fine style. Tiny marks, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.