Ptolemy I, 305-285 B.C.

Egypt, Ptolemy I, 305-282 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 15.64g. 29mm.  Memphis mint(?), c. 306-303 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 and monograms below.  SNG COP 23. Svoronos 139. CPE 89.  Typical graffiti and a scratch in reverse field to right.  Lightly toned and with an exceptionally well centered obverse.  

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: EJW Ltd. List 48, c.1990, no. 45.

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Extremely Fine $7,500.