PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. Æ Hemiobol (19.5mm, 8.15 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 2B, circa 306-294 BC. VF.Electronic Auction 551 Greek, 12h, Bronze Sold For $ 160. 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, or king, 305/4-282 BC. Æ Hemiobol (19.5mm, 8.15 g, 12h). Alexandreia mint. Series 2B, circa 306-294 BC. Diademed head of Alexander III right / Eagle with spread wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, aphlaston above helmet. CPE B23; Svoronos 172; SNG Copenhagen 36–7. Dark green-brown surfaces, some encrustation, slightly off center on reverse. VF. Unusually heavy example for issue, which averages around 5 grams. |