PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AV Tetarte ("Triobol") (1.76 gms), Alexandreia Mint, ca. 294-285 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Bend, Scratches. CPE-129; Svor-197; SNG Cop-45. Obverse: Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck; Reverse: Eagle, with wings spread, standing left on thunderbolt; monogram to left. Despite the noted scratches and minor edge bend, this elegant fractional denomination nevertheless remains rather charming and stands as a <strong>RARELY </strong>encountered type. From a New York Collection.