PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC, or king, 305/4-282 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27.5`mm, 15.17 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Uncertain Mint 3, probably Memphis. Struck circa 306-303 BC.

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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 (27.5`mm, 15.17 g, 1h). Ptolemaic standard. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Uncertain Mint 3, probably Memphis. Struck circa 306-303 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck; c/m: quadruped standing left within incuse circle / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; monogram to inner left; to right, monogram and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. CPE 89; Svoronos 139; Zervos Issue 67, dies 670/– (unlisted rev. die); SNG Copenhagen 23. Iridescent tone, short hairline flan crack; on reverse, areas of roughness, cleaning scratches, and graffiti. Good VF.

From the Sigmund Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 22 September 2021 at 12:29:40 ET.

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