PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (15.31 gms), Alexandreia Mint, ca. 306-300 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck. Svor-169; CPE-72; SNG Cop-30. In the name of Alexander III of Macedon. Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant skin and with aegis around neck; Reverse: Athena advancing right, brandishing spear and wearing shield on extended left arm; to right, helmet, ΔI, and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. Overstruck on an uncertain issue with a somewhat compact flan, this charming example presents a wonderful cabinet nature to the toning and exhibits very little in the way of actual handling. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
