PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 15.36 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 306-300 BC. VF.

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Lot: 139.
Closing Date: Jul 31 2024 10:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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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 (28.5mm, 15.36 g, 1h). 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; star to inner left; to right, helmet, monogram, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 66; Svoronos 174; Zervos Issue 26, dies 435/– (unlisted rev. die); SNG Copenhagen 28. Toned, some iridescence, traces of find patina, numerous cleaning marks on obverse, graffito in field on reverse. VF.

Lot includes a David Sear Certificate of Authenticity.


Closing Date and Time: 31 July 2024 at 10:46:00 ET.

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