Sale: CNG 66, Lot: 738. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2004.  Sold For $826. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I, as Satrap. 323-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.63 gm). Alexandria mint. Struck in the name of Alexander III of Macedon, circa 310-305 BC. Diademed head of Alexander right, wearing elephant's skin headdress / Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield; monogram in left field, monogram and eagle in right field. Svoronos 139; Jenkins, Early, Group b; SNG Copenhagen 23. Toned, good VF, reverse graffiti, dies of fine style. ($1000)

From the Tuck Pittman Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 54 (14 June 2000), lot 820.