PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.62 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Good VF.Electronic Auction 530 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.62 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck, containing tiny Δ / Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and wearing shield on extended arm; to right, helmet, monogram, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 63; Svoronos 168; Zervos Issue 24, obv. die 365; SNG Copenhagen 19. Attractive cabinet tone, light deposits, slightly off center on obverse. Good VF. |