

Africa. Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom. Ptolemy I Soter (305-285 BC). AR Tetradrachm, c. 305/4-282 BC. Alexandreia mint. Struck circa 294-282 BC. Obv. Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck, tiny Δ behind ear. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, P above monogram. Svoronos 255; SNG Cop. 70/1. 13.99 g. 27.00 mm. Attractive old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. EF.