Ancient Coins: GREEK SILVER: Egypt, Ptolemy I, 305-282 B.C

AR Tetradrachm, 15.59g. 30mm.  Alexandria mint, c. 306-300 B.C.  Deified head of Alexander the Great wearing elephant skin headdress and aegis to right.  Rev. Athena striding to right with spear and shield; eagle, helmet, and monogram in field to right. Svoronos 162.  CPE 69. Nicely centered and toned.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd, Inventory # 48007, private sale Sept. 24, 2005.

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