PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes), restored, 55-51 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 9.67 g, 12 h), Alexandria, RY 20 = 33/2. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around neck. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY / L K - ΠA Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, palm frond over shoulder; to lower left, headdress of Isis. Noeske 378. SNG Copenhagen 416. Svoronos 1834. Some flan faults and with light deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector’s ticket) and that of his father, Dr. Karl Blaschegg (1892-1951).