Ancients
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter (305-282 BC). AV third chryson or hemidrachm (10mm, 1.74 gm, 12h). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 1/5, ex jewelry. Alexandria, ca. 294-285 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / ΠTOΛEMOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt; MI monogram to left. Svoronos 197. SNG Copenhagen 45. Rare and pleasing!
Estimate: 1300-1600 USD