PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 305-282 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 27 mm, 14.20 g, 1 h), Alexandria. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around his neck; within his hair behind his ear, tiny Δ. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above A. SNG Copenhagen -. Svoronos 247. Beautifully toned and with a handsome portrait. Scratches, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From an old Swiss collection, formed circa 1950s to 1970s. This piece acquired in the 50s.