Lot 2971
Egypt. Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I, as Satrap, 323-305 BC. AR Tetradrachm (15.7 g), of 310-305 BC. Sharp strike on good metal. Choice style. Head of deified Alexander right, in elephant's skin headdress. Reverse: Athena Alkidemos, brandishing spear and shield, advancing right; helmet in right field, eagle below; X-A monogram. Svoronos 162; SNG Cop. 29. Lovely old toning, slightly iridescent. Trivial counterstamp behind Alexander's eye. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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