PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (14.88 gms), Alexandria Mint, ca. 311-304 B.C.
SNG Cop-22; BMC-6.4, 24. Diademed head of Alexander the Great facing right wearing elephant skin headdress; Reverse: Athena advancing right with spear and shield, eagle at right. Small bankers mark on cheek, some metal flaking. Deemed too fragile by NGC for encapsulation, so it is accompanied by a photo certificate. NGC Photo Certificate Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Chips.
Ex: Stack's Bowers and Ponterio sale 164, January 2012, lot# 329.
Estimate: $350.00- $500.00