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The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. KINGDOM OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter (as Satrap, c.323-305 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, Attic standard, 17.16g,. Mint of Alexandria or Memphis, struck in the name of Alexander the Great, c.317 B.C. Head of Alexander facing to right, wearing a diadem and an elephant’s skin headdress. Rev. AΛEΞANΔPOY , Zeus Aëtophoros enthroned to left, holding an eagle in his outstretched right hand and a sceptre in his left, his feet resting on a foot-stool, a thunderbolt on left, PY below throne (Svoronos 20, pl. I, 13; cf. SNG Copenhagen 11 var.). Some light scratches on reverse, lightly toned, very fine, with a wonderful portrait and a very rare example of Ptolemy’s satrapal coinage. Spink Numismatic Circular, Volume XCVI, Number 8, London, October 1988, 6173 US$ 7,500
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