Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter as satrap, 323 – 305
Tetradrachm in the name of Alexander III, Alexandria circa 316-312, AR 17.03 g. Diademed head of Alexander r., wearing elephant's skin headdress. Rev. ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY Athena Promachos advancing r., brandishing spear and holding shield; in r. field, EY and eagle. Svoronos 42. SNG Copenhagen 11. CPE 47.
A portrait of magnificent style and a wonderful iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Ex NFA sale XXX, 1992, 172.