Ptolemaic Egypt, Ptolemy XII Auletes (80-51 BC) AR Tetradrachm, Alexandria Mint

Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt – Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos "Auletes" (80–58 & 55–51 BC)

AR Silver Tetradrachm | Minted at Alexandria (Father of Cleopatra VII)

Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I Soter facing right, wearing the aegis around his neck.

Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY ("Of King Ptolemy"), Eagle standing left on winged thunderbolt with closed wings. Regnal year date and mint control marks visible in the fields.

Technical Details:

• Region: Ptolemaic Egypt (Alexandria)

• Metal: Silver (AR)

• Denomination: Tetradrachm

• Grade: Fine to Very Fine (F–VF)

• Historical Context: Struck under Ptolemy XII Auletes, father of Cleopatra VII, during the final decades of the Ptolemaic Dynasty before Egypt became a Roman province.

Condition Notes: Solid coin with good metal quality, strong portrait profile, clear reverse eagle plumage, and attractive natural dark toning accents surrounding the inscriptions.

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