CNG 87, Lot: 692. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 14.15 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-285 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck, small Δ behind ear / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above A. Svoronos 247; SNG Copenhagen -; Noeske 25. Near EF, slight die shift on obverse, light scratch in field on reverse.