

Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (81-58 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 23 (59/58 BC). Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; LKΓ (date) to left, ΠΑ to right. Svoronos 1870; SNG Cop. 393. 12.42 g. 22.00 mm. Old collector’s ticket. Slightly porous surfaces. VF.