Lot 4107
Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I, Soter, 305-283 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (15.56g) minted at Alexandria. In the name of Alexander III, the Great. Head of Alexander the Great right, with horn of Ammon, clad in elephant's skin and aegis. Reverse: AΛEΞANΔPOY. Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield; in field left monogram; and eagle in right field. Svoronos 139; BMC 6. 6, 46; Sear 7749. Fantastic style, excellent metal and nicely toned. A coin of exceptional beauty. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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