Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, AR Tetradrachm. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Alexandria, circa 306-300 BC. Head of deified Alexander to right with horn of Ammon, wearing mitra of Dionysos and elephant headdress, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield; AΛEΞANΔPOY in left field, Δ to inner left; to inner right, circular erasure (in die), Corinthian helmet above eagle standing to right on thunderbolt in right field. CPE 71; Svoronos 179; Zervos Issue 30, dies 521/b; BMC 25. 15.70g, 27mm, 12h.

Near Mint State; blue and golden iridescence around devices.

Acquired from Jean Vinchon Numismatique.