PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.51 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Near EF.

Electronic Auction 572
Lot: 430.
Closing Date: Oct 9 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, 12h, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 15.51 g, 12h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, monogram, Corinthan helmet right, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 70; Svoronos 164; Zervos Issue 29, dies 515/h; SNG Copenhagen –. Toned, numerous light scratches, chip at edge on obverse, graffiti in field on reverse. Near EF.

Ex Triton XXVII, Session 5 (17 January 2024), lot 5341; Vinchon (2 May 1973), lot 141.


Closing Date and Time: 9 October 2024 at 12:23:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.