PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. 305/4-282 B.C. AV tetarte ('triobol'). 1.75 gm. 10 mm. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-285 B.C. His diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; monogram to left; BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. CPE 155. Svoronos 200. About Extremely Fine; pleasing red-gold tone; short scratch in obverse field; scattered marks/bankers marks near edges. Overall crisp and attractive, with a bold, well centered, high relief portrait. Rare.

Acquired by the collector at the 1949 A.N.A. (collector's holder included).