Greek Egypt - Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos - Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0055

Description:
62-61 BC, Paphos mint. Obv: diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis. Rev: BASILEWS PTOLEMAIOY legend with eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, date LK to left (year 20) and mint mark PA to right. [No Reserve]

Measurements:
14.09 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
Cf Sear 7945ff (date); Svoronos 1867 (Cleopatra VII); BMC 39-40 (Ptolemy XI).

Comments notes:
The daughter of Ptolemy XII, the famous Cleopatra VII, was the last Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt.

Estimate: £20 - 30 (EUR 20 - 40; USD 30 - 50)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £40