Silver Tetradrachm, Ptolemy X, Alexander (101-88 BC) Start Price USD 495.00 Current Price USD 495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 17, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Georgia See more about 'Silver Tetradrachm, Ptolemy X, Alexander (101-88 BC) ' Description Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy X aka Alexander I                 101-88 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (25 mm, 14.47 g) SNG Cop-367.Obverse: Bust of Ptolemy X right wearing aegis.Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in field to l., regnal  date LII= Year 17 = 98-97 B.C. ; to r. ΠΑ. Minted in Alexandria. Condition: VF. ( Ex Harlan J. Berk)History: Ptolemy X, Alexander (106-88 B.C.), was the youngest son of Ptolemy VIII and favorite of his mother Cleopatra III. He was governor of Cypress in 113 B.C., the date from which he later reckoned his rule. In 106 B.C. he ousted his elder brother, Ptolemy IX, from the throne of Egypt and ruled jointly with his mother until her death five years later. He was an unpopular monarch, and he was eventually driven from Egypt by his subjects and murdered at sea in 88 B.C. (From David Sears, Greek Coins and Their Values).Combine shipping policy within a three day period:First item-- full shipping and/or insurance.Second item--50% off.Third and subsequent articles-- free. Place a Bid!