Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, AR Tetradrachm. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Memphis, circa 322/1 BC. Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress / Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; AΛEΞANΔPOY to right, rose to left, ΔI below throne, o behind rear throne leg. CPE 19; Price 3971. 17.17g, 27mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; graffiti, attractive light cabinet tone.
Acquired from Beaussant Lefèvre, Paris;
Ex Münzen & Medaillen Deutschland GmbH, Auction 27, 28 May 2008, lot 2051.