PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 15.65 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Uncertain Mint 3, probably Memphis. Struck circa 306-303 BC. Near

CNG Feature Auction 129
Lot: 340.
Closing Date: May 14 2025 11:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 2 000

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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 (27mm, 15.65 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Uncertain Mint 3, probably Memphis. Struck circa 306-303 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; monogram to inner left; to right, monogram and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 89; Svoronos 139; Zervos Issue 67, obv. die 640; SNG Copenhagen 23; BMC 46 (same obv. die); Jameson 1000 (same obv. die); McClean 9769 (same obv. die). Old cabinet tone, a few minor marks. Near EF.


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