Lot 2221

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy X, (101-88 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (14.4 grams), Alexandria mint, issued year 19 = 96-95 B.C., obv. diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis, with plain border, rev. eagle to left with closed wings, standing on a thunderbolt, to left around **PTOLEMAIOU BASILEW[S]*, to left L**IQ*, to right **PA*, (cf.S.7941, SNG Cop. 368, Sv.1679). Off centred on the reverse, lightly toned, nearly extremely fine and scarce.

Ex. Spink Australia Sale 10 (lot 1543).