Egypt. Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I, Soter, 323-305 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (15.66 g). Minted at Alexandria in the name of Alexander III, the Great. Head of Alexander the Great right, with horn of Ammon, clad in elephant's skin and aegis. rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY. Athena Alkidemos advancing right brandishing spear and holding shield; in left field monogram; eagle in right field. (Svoronos 139; BMC 6.6, 46; Sear 7749). Fantastic high relief style, excellent metal and nicely toned. A coin of exceptional beauty. NGC graded XF*, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 5/5. Estimated Value $5,000
Ex Hunter Collection, Goldberg's Sale 72, lot 4107.