EGYPT, Kingdom of, Ptolemy IX Soter amd Cleopatra III, (116-107 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, Alexandria mint, struck year 9 = 109-108 B.C., (14.80 g), obv. head of Ptolemy to right with aegis, rev. eagle to left on thunderbolt with closed wings, to left L**F*, to right **PA*, around **BASILEWS [PTOLE]MAIOU**, (cf.S.7921, Sv.1670, SNG Cop.353-5, Pitchfork -, Olivier 5575-706). Attractively toned, good very fine and very scarce.