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Collector's Choice June 2020 Auction 24-26 Jun 2020
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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (17.01 gms), Memphis or Alexandreia Mint, ca. 323/2 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
CPE-4; Svor-6; Pr-3964; SNG Cop-9. In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, head of Amun-Ra (as ram) right, with double plume crown; below throne, monogram below strut. A charming early issue under Ptolemy, Alexander's general in Egypt. Following Alexander's death, Ptolemy began what would be his dynasty, with his line directly ruling the vast realm until the death of Kleopatra VII (of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony fame) in 30 B.C.
Estimate: $500.00- $1000.00
CPE-4; Svor-6; Pr-3964; SNG Cop-9. In the name and types of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne, holding eagle and scepter; in left field, head of Amun-Ra (as ram) right, with double plume crown; below throne, monogram below strut. A charming early issue under Ptolemy, Alexander's general in Egypt. Following Alexander's death, Ptolemy began what would be his dynasty, with his line directly ruling the vast realm until the death of Kleopatra VII (of Julius Caesar and Marc Antony fame) in 30 B.C.
Estimate: $500.00- $1000.00