REPRODUCTIONS, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter. As satrap, 323-305/4 BC. Cast "AR Tetradrachm" (29mm, 10.52 g, 12h). Derived from a British Museum electrotype ([R] R on edge). Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin, aegis around neck / Athena Alkidemos advancing right; to right, HP monogram, Corinthian helmet right, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Head, Guide, –; GPCG –; cf. CPE 65 (for prototype). Red-brown patina with golden toning, scratches, edge marks. Good VF.
From the Ken Bressett Collection.