PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 17.11 g, 12h). Attic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 312/311 BC. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 127 Greek, 12h, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 16 000. 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. AR Tetradrachm (27.5mm, 17.11 g, 12h). Attic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 312/311 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, eagle standing right on thunderbolt above ΔI. CPE 40; Svoronos 33; Zervos Issue 16, obv. die 268; SNG Copenhagen –. Attractive old collection tone with a slight iridescence, underlying luster. Near EF. Well centered. |