No Reserve
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap or king, 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; tiny Δ on aegis / Athena Alkidemos advancing to right, brandishing spear and holding shield; AΛEΞANΔPOY in left field, helmet, monogram and eagle on thunderbolt in right field. CPE 70; Svoronos 164; Zervos Issue 29. 15.68g, 26mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful iridescence around devices.
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Web Auction 23, 22 August 2022, lot 3477 (erroneously attributed to Gorny & Mosch sale 138, hammer: CHF 3,800).
Price realized | 2'200 GBP |
Starting price | 1'800 GBP |
Estimate | 3'000 GBP |