Lot 1279
Ptolemaic Egypt. Ptolemy I, 305-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.3 g), by the "Delta" Master. Diademed bust of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis; small Δ in curl of hair behind ear. Reverse Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, regnal inscription around; monograms in field. SNG Cop. 69 var.; cf. BMC p. 19; 51 (with Δ at ear?). Minor metal roughness before ear, otherwise bold, sharp strike, with pleasing iridescent toning. About Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
Ex Shirley Barr Sage Collection, published in her Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, coin no. 89.
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