Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 739. Estimate $1500.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $1605. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I, as Satrap. 323-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.79 gm). Alexandria mint. Struck in the name of Alexander III of Macedon, circa 310-305 BC. Diademed head of Alexander right, wearing elephant's skin headdress / Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield; monogram, helmet, and eagle in right field. Svoronos 164; Jenkins, Early, Group e; SNG Copenhagen -. Toned, good VF. ($1500)