EGYPT, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I (323-283 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.28 g), issued c.310-305 B.C., obv. head of Alexander wearing elephant headdress to right, rev. **ALEXANDRO[U]* on left, Athena Alkidemos to right with spear and shield, KP monogram on right, helmet above eagle to right, (S.7750, Sv.164 [Pl.VI, 3), Zervos, The Alexander Mint of Egypt, Group 29 [p.130-2, SNG Cop.-, BMC 32). Lightly toned, mild porosity, good very fine and rare.
Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection. Previously Antiquarius New Zealand, 19.9.1993, with ticket.