PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.50 g, 1h). In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 320/19-314/3 BC. Fine.Electronic Auction 550 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 225. 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. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.50 g, 1h). In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 320/19-314/3 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant’s skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; thunderbolt in left field, PY below throne. CPE 35a; Svoronos 20; Zervos Issue 14; SNG Copenhagen –. Toned, heavy scratches, significant tooling on portrait. Fine. Rare early issue struck in high relief. |