PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 15.69 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Uncertain Mint 3, probably Memphis. Struck circa 303-300 BC. Goo

Triton XXIX
Lot: 393. Estimated: $ 5 000

Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 750. 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, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 15.69 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Uncertain Mint 3, probably Memphis. Struck circa 303-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to left, monogram above bee; to right, eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 83; Svoronos 153; Zervos Issue 61, dies unlisted; SNG Copenhagen –. Deep iridescent tone, minor die wear on obverse. Good VF.

Ex Roma XXIII (24 March 2022), lot 359; Goldberg 62 (1 February 2011), lot 3162; Triton X (9 January 2007), lot 413; Gemini II (10 January 2006), lot 170; Classical Numismatic Auctions XXI (26 June 1992), lot 194.


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.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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