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Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy IX Soter II (Lathyros), 2nd Reign, 88 - 80 B.C.
Ptolemy IX Soter II Lathyros was the elder son of Ptolemy VIII and Cleopatra III of Egypt. After the death of his father Ptolemy VIII in 116 B.C., he ruled jointly with his mother Cleopatra III. His first reign ended in 110 B.C. when Cleopatra III replaced him with her favorite son, Alexander, who ruled as Ptolemy X. In 109 B.C., Ptolemy IX Soter successfully recovered the throne from his brother. In 107 B.C., however, his mother and co-regent Cleopatra III claimed that he tried to kill her and Ptolemy X Alexander was again made king. At this time Ptolemy IX went to the isle of Cyprus. Ptolemy X Alexander had their mother, Cleopatra III, murdered in 101 B.C. Ptolemy IX Soter II Lathyros reigned once again in 88 B.C., after Ptolemy X Alexander was killed in battle, until his death in 81 B.C.GP84839. Bronze AE 34, Svoronos 1696 (only 1 specimen), SNG Cop -, SNG Milan -, Weiser -, Hosking -, Noeske -, Malter -, Cox Curium -, F, dark green patina, porous, reverse a little off center, irregular flan with pre-strike casting sprues, Cypriot mint, weight 16.863g, maximum diameter 33.7mm, die axis 0o, c. 87 B.C.; obverse diademed and horned head of Zeus-Ammon right; reverse ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ (King Ptolemy), two eagles standing left on thunderbolt, petasos with diadem and straps (control symbol) left; extremely rare; SOLD
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