PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 16.71 g, 1h). Attic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 312/1-306 BC.Electronic Auction 518 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 1 300. 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, 16.71 g, 1h). Attic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 312/1-306 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; monogram to inner left; to right, EY and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 50; Svoronos 44; Zervos Issue 20A (dies 296/a); SNG Copenhagen –. Lightly toned, some scratches, roughness on obverse. VF. Well centered on a broad flan. |