

Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (81-58 BC). AR Tetradrachm. Alexandreia mint. Dated RY 19 (63/2 BC). Obv. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis. Rev. ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ. Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; L IH (date) to left, ΠΑ to right. Svoronos 1866; SNG Cop. 390. 12.68 g. 24.50 mm. Old collector’s ticket. Area of flat strike. Good VF/About EF.