PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.90 g, 1h). In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 320/19-314/3 BC. Near VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 385. Estimated: $ 1 500

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 14.90 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 skin headdress / AΛEΞANΔPOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; thunderbolt in left field, PY below throne. CPE 35b; Svoronos 18; Zervos Issue 14, dies 260/d (this coin referenced); SNG Copenhagen –; Hirsch 1788 (same dies); Westmoreland 42 (this coin). Toned, rough surfaces, pitting, cleaning marks. Near VF. Rare with royal title.

From the Westmoreland Collection, purchased from Noble Numismatics, 4 December 2006. Ex David G. L. Worland Collection.


The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Two – Lot 302-613 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 13 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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