PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 305-282 BC. Pentadrachm (Gold, 23 mm, 17.77 g, 12 h), signed by D..., Alexandria, c. 294-285. Bust of Ptolemy I to right, wearing diadem and aegis around his neck; behind ear, small Δ. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle standing on thunderbolt to left; to left, monogram of ΣΠA. Svoronos 207. Toned. Possible traces of mounting and some minor bangs, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired in 1961 from Prof. De Nicola in Rome.