PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 15.73 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Good VF.

Triton XXIX – Session 5
Lot: 5481. Estimated: $ 1 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 3 500. 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, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29.5mm, 15.73 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and wearing shield on arm; to right, helmet, monogram, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 63; Svoronos 168; Zervos Issue 24, obv. die 365; SNG Copenhagen 19. Old cabinet tone, a few nicks, overstruck on an uncertain type. Good VF.

Ex Edward J. Waddell inventory 49959; Classical Numismatic Group 47 (16 September 1998), lot 646.


Closing Date and Time: 21 January 2026 at 12:40:00 ET.



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