Sale: CNG 64, Lot: 481. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2003.  Sold For $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I. 305-285 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.26 gm). Obverse die signed by the artist D. Struck circa 305-285 BC. Diademed bust right, wearing aegis; D behind ear / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; R and monogram before. Svoronos 255; SNG Copenhagen 70. Lustrous, choice EF. Superb Hellenistic portrait. ($1000)