Watch List notes:

Greek Coins
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter, 305-285 BC. Third chryson or hemidrachm, Alexandria circa 305-285 BC, AV 1.78 g.

Description

Diademed head r., wearing aegis. Rev. [BAΣIΛEΩΣ] – ΠTOΛEMOY Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt, with wings closed: in l. field, XA in monogram.

References
Svoronos 232
SNG Copenhagen 46
Boston 2261
Condition
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest specimens known. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Provenance
Heritage sale 3035, 2014, 29122
From the Jonathan K. Kern Lexington collection