The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. KINGDOM OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter (as Satrap, c.323-305 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 15.66g,. Mint of Alexandria, struck c.310-306 B.C. Head of Alexander facing to right, wearing a diadem and an elephant’s skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY , Athena Promachos advancing to right, brandishing a spear and holding a shield, monograms to left and right, an eagle standing to right on a thunderbolt before (Svoronos 139, pl. V, 16; SNG Copenhagen 23). Good style, attractively toned, extremely fi ne. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1988 US$ 4,000
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