Electrotype: Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter AR Tetradrachm. British Museum electrotype; stamped MB (Latin initials for Museum). As Governor for Alexander IV, Salamis(?), circa 315-306 BC. Diademed head of the deified Alexander to right, wearing elephant skin headdress and aegis / Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield; AΛEΞANΔPOY to left, monograms to left and right, ΔI in exergue. Head, Guide IV A, 21, pl. IV, a.21; for prototype, cf. BMC 22. 13.40g, 28mm, 12h.
Condition as Seen.
Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James's.