Greek Coins. Ptolemy I Soter later 305/early 304 – 282.
Tetradrachm in the name of Alexander III, Alexandria circa 306-300, AR 15.58 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY Athena advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield.; in r. field, helmet, monogram, and eagle standing r. on thunderbolt. Svoronos 168. CPE 63.
Struck on a very broad flan and with an attractive old cabinet tone, minor traces of
double striking on obverse, otherwise good very fine
Ex Triton sale XIV, 2011, 385.
Price realized | 2'500 CHF 9 bids |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |