The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. KINGDOM OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter (c.305-282 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 14.30g,. Mint of Alexandria. Head facing to right, wearing a diadem and with an aegis around neck. Rev. ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ , eagle standing to left on a thunderbolt, P and a monogram on left (Svoronos 255, pl. IX, 11; SNG Copenhagen 70 (this obverse die)). About extremely fine, an attractive example. US$ 1,000
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