Ptolemies Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323 – 305. Tetradrachm in the name of Alexander III, Alexandria circa 310-305, AR 15.55 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY Athena Promachos advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield; in l. field, monogram and in r. field, ΔI and eagle. Svoronos 142. SNG Copenhagen 21. In exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen known. A superb portrait of great beauty and a lovely old cabinet tone, good extremely fine Ex Ars Classica I, 1921, Pozzi, 3191 and Glendining 23 February 1961, Lockett part XII, 2773 sales.