

Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy X Alexander I, Sole reign (101-88 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 17 (98/7 BC). Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; LIZ (date) to left, ΠΑ to right. Svoronos 1677; SNG Cop. 366. 13.23 g. 29.00 mm. Old collector’s ticket. Encrustations/deposits. About EF.