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NYINC Signature Sale 3071 6-7 Jan 2019
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap (323-305/4 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.09 gm, 12h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style Attic standard, in the name of Alexander III the Great. Alexandria, ca. 311-305/4 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing elephant skin headdress and aegis; Δ to right of the tip of the elephant's ear / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Athena advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield; EY and eagle right in right field. Svoronos 42. SNG Copenhagen 15. Choice deep toning. Very rare Attic-weight issue, signed by the master engraver "delta."
HID02901242017
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap (323-305/4 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.09 gm, 12h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style Attic standard, in the name of Alexander III the Great. Alexandria, ca. 311-305/4 BC. Diademed head of deified Alexander III right, wearing elephant skin headdress and aegis; Δ to right of the tip of the elephant's ear / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Athena advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield; EY and eagle right in right field. Svoronos 42. SNG Copenhagen 15. Choice deep toning. Very rare Attic-weight issue, signed by the master engraver "delta."
HID02901242017
Estimate: 4000-5000 USD