PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 305-282 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 26 mm, 13.82 g, 12 h), signed by D..., Alexandria, c. 300-285. Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis around his neck; within his hair behind his ear, tiny letter Δ. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, Ρ above monogram of ΠΑΡ. Noeske 41-42. SNG Copenhagen 70-71. Svoronos 255. Clear and attractive, with a powerful portrait of Ptolemy. Small countermarks ( Letter D and star on Obv, on the obverse and a graffito of H on the reverse, otherwise, Choice VF. |
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