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PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap (323-305/4 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.10 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, marks. Memphis (and Alexandria?), Attic standard, ca. 317/6 BC. Horned head of deified Alexander III right, wearing elephant headdress, mitra and scaly aegis tied before neck, in high relief and of austere style; dotted border / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in right hand, scepter in left; vertical thunderbolt in left field, HIΔ monogram below strut, dotted border. CPE 33. Svoronos 22. A rare type that is seldom seen on the market. Attractive reddish toning.
Ex Sothebys (26 October 1993), lot 77; Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction XXVII (4 December 1991), lot 85; Christie's (2 May 1985), lot 76
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Estimate: 16500-20000 USD
PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, as Satrap (323-305/4 BC). AR tetradrachm (27mm, 17.10 gm, 12h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style, marks. Memphis (and Alexandria?), Attic standard, ca. 317/6 BC. Horned head of deified Alexander III right, wearing elephant headdress, mitra and scaly aegis tied before neck, in high relief and of austere style; dotted border / AΛEΞANΔPOY, Zeus seated left on backless throne, right leg drawn back, feet on stool, eagle in right hand, scepter in left; vertical thunderbolt in left field, HIΔ monogram below strut, dotted border. CPE 33. Svoronos 22. A rare type that is seldom seen on the market. Attractive reddish toning.
Ex Sothebys (26 October 1993), lot 77; Numismatic Fine Arts, Auction XXVII (4 December 1991), lot 85; Christie's (2 May 1985), lot 76
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-ptolemaic-egypt-ptolemy-i-soter-as-satrap-323-305-4-bc-ar-tetradrachm-27mm-1710-gm-12h-ngc-au-5-5/a/3088-33012.s?type=CoinArchives3088
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 16500-20000 USD