PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 320/19-314/3 BC. Near VF.Triton XXVII – Session 5 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 7 500. 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, 17.06 g, 11h). 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, dies 260/b (this coin referenced); SNG Copenhagen –; Boston MFA 2248 = Warren 1313 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, polished, some marks on edge. Near VF. Rare early issue struck in high relief. |