Lot 3214
Ancient Egypt. Ptolemy XII Auletes, 80-58 and 55-51 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.7 g). Diademed head of Ptolemy wearing aegis r. Reverse: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; To left regnal date LA (year 1 = 80/79 BC), to r., pi alpha. Cf. Sear 7944; Svoronos 1734; Cf. SNG Cop 376. Unusally well struck and excellent metal, lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine.
He was given the derisory title of 'Auletes' (the flute player). He was a weak and dissolute ruler and was succeeded by his ambitious daughter Cleopatra VII, the last of the Ptolemaic rulers of Egypt.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.
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