Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I Soter. Silver Tetradrachm (15.74 g), as Satrap, 323-305 BC. Alexandria, ca. 311/0-305 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant's skin headdress. Reverse: AΛEΞANΔPOY, Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, helmet, ΔI, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Svoronos 169; SNG Copenhagen 30. A marvelous example struck in high relief on excellent metal. Perfectly centered on a full broad flan and beautifully toned. NGC grade MS; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Estimate Value $2,500 - 3,500
Ex Heritage 3049 (8 September 2016), 30191.