Lot 1897
Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I Soter. Silver Tetradrachm (15.60 g), as Satrap, 323-305 BC. Alexandria, in the name of Alexander III, ca. 311/0-305 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant's skin headdress, aegis around neck with tiny Δ in scales. Reverse: AΛEΞANΔP[OY], Athena Alkidemos advancing right, wielding javelin and holding forth shield; in right field, Corinthian helmet right, HP monogram,and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Svoronos 170; SNG Copenhagen 27. Fine style and excellent metal. Old cabinet tone and some scattered scratches. Very Fine. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,300
The Hanbery Collection.
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