PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.69 gms), Alexandreia Mint, ca. 306-300 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. CPE-72; Svor-169; SNG Cop-30. Struck in the name of Alexander III (the Great) of Macedon. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin and aegis around neck; Reverse: Athena advancing right, holding shield and spear; to right, helmet, ΔI, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. A well centered and deeply toned specimen, featuring a rather alluring iridescence around the devices. Worthy of an elite bid and intense focus.
