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Historical Background
Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap. Tetradrachm. 306-300 BC. Alexandria. (Svoronos-164). (CPE-70). Anv.: Diademed head of the deified Alexander III to right, with horn of Zeus Ammon above his ear, wearing elephant skin headdress and aegis around his neck; small Δ on aegis. Rev.: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear with her right hand and holding shield in her left; to right, Corinthian helmet to right over monogram of KΡ and eagle standing right on thunderbolt. . 15,61 g.
Lovely specimen with a very sharp, well-centered strike. Soft toning with traces of luster and a subtle golden hue that enhances the reliefs. Faint scratch on the chin; nevertheless, excellent eye appeal. Rare in this grade.
Ex Kricheldorf Nachfolger, Stuttgart (15-16/07/1996);
Ex Numismatik Lanz (18/05/1998). XF. Est...3000,00.
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