Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I Soter. As King, 305-282 B.C. AR tetradrachm (26.6 mm, 13.98 g, 12 h). Alexandria mint. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right with aegis, multiple bankerstamps / ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, P / I M in monogram, multiple test-punches. Svoronos 252; SNG Cop 69. VF, excellent style, striking dark bronze-toned patina.
From the D. Thomas Collection.