Ptolemy’s First Gold Issue

CNG 85, Lot: 531. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305 BC. AV Stater (19mm, 8.50 g, 12h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 323/2-317/1 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; no control markings. Svoronos -; Zervos issue 72; Price 3961. Good VF, minor die wear on obverse. Well centered. The first issue of Alexander type gold in Egypt.