PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 320/19-314/3 BC. Near VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 5
Lot: 5340. Estimated: $ 750

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 7 500. 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 (28mm, 17.06 g, 11h). In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis or Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 320/19-314/3 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant’s skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; thunderbolt in left field, PY below throne. CPE 35a; Svoronos 20; Zervos Issue 14, dies 260/b (this coin referenced); SNG Copenhagen –; Boston MFA 2248 = Warren 1313 (same obv. die). Lightly toned, polished, some marks on edge. Near VF. Rare early issue struck in high relief.

Ex Gorny & Mosch 180 (12 October 2009), lot 249; Hess-Leu [9] (2 April 1958), lot 263.


Closing Date and Time: 17 January 2024 at 11:53:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.