{"product_id":"egypt-alexandria-bronze-drachm-ptolemy-viii-physcon-and-ptolemy-vi-philameter-c-145-116-bce","title":"Egypt, Alexandria Bronze Drachm Ptolemy VIII Physcon and Ptolemy VI Philameter c. 145-116 BCE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eStruck at Alexandria during the reigns of Ptolemy VIII Physcon and his brother Ptolemy VI Philometor, this impressive bronze drachm dates to approximately 145–116 BC and reflects the complex politics of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The obverse depicts the powerful head of Zeus, king of the Greek gods, whose image symbolised divine authority, strength, and the legitimacy of royal rule.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse features two eagles standing side by side upon a thunderbolt, representing the co-ruling brothers, Ptolemy VIII and Ptolemy VI. The eagle was the enduring emblem of the Ptolemaic dynasty, while the paired design is a rare and symbolic acknowledgement of their shared kingship during one of Egypt's most turbulent periods. Large bronze drachms such as this were among the most substantial coins of the Hellenistic world, making this piece an impressive and historically significant addition to any ancient coin collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thompsons Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51568386867433,"sku":"TC08239","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/9824\/7913\/files\/DSC04194.png?v=1784762357","url":"https:\/\/thompsonscoins.com.au\/products\/egypt-alexandria-bronze-drachm-ptolemy-viii-physcon-and-ptolemy-vi-philameter-c-145-116-bce","provider":"Thompsons Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}