Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, AR Tetradrachm. In the name of Philip III of Macedon, types of Alexander III. Sidon, dated RY 16 of Abdalonymos = 318/7 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΥ to right, Π (date) in left field, ΣI below throne. Price P177; Newell, Dated 47; DCA 878; HGC 10, 270. 17.05g, 29mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful tone which accentuates design, hints of iridescence around devices. Very Rare.
Ex Belgica Collection, Jean Elsen & ses Fils S.A., Auction 119, 7 December 2013, lot 114.
Price realized | 1'900 GBP |
Starting price | 600 GBP |
Estimate | 1'000 GBP |