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Egypt, Ptolemy I as satrap, 323-305 B.C.

AR Tetradrachm, 17.16g. 27mm. Memphis or Alexandria mint, c.317/316 B.C. Head of the deified Alexander wearing elephant skin, horn of Ammon, and aegis to right. Rev. Zeus enthroned to left; thunderbolt in field to left and monogram below; usual graffito in field to left. CPE I, 33. Svoronos 22. SNG COP 11. High relief obverse and of excellent style; toned. Very Rare early issue of Ptolemy on the attic standard and with Zeus on the reverse.

Ex: Dr. Jacob Hirsch collection, Hess-Leu, Luzern, Auction April 16, 1957, lot 311.

Ex: UBS, Zurich, Auction 56, 2003, lot 179.

Ex: Nomos, Auction 7, 2013, lot 150.

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about Extremely Fine $35,000.

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