Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, AR Tetradrachm. Memphis, circa 323 BC. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, rose before, moneyer's signature ΔI-O beneath. CPE 19; Price 3971; SNG Copenhagen 7-8. 17.10g, 28mm, 11h.
Extremely Fine; well centered and most pleasing in hand, attractive light cabinet tone.
Ex Leu Numismatik AG, Auction 79, 31 October 2000, lot 507.