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PtolemyTetradrachm


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AR Ptolemy I Soter, Tetradrachm 305-283 B.C.(14.19g.) minted in Alexandria c.287/286 B.C. Ptolemy was Satrap of Egypt 323-305, then King 305-283 B.C. O: Diademed bust r.; Svoronos 256;Meydancikkale Hoard 3234ff; very similar to Sear 7762; tiny delta behind ear. R: Eagle to l. on thunderbolt; P and monogram Pi A; PTOLEMAIOY BASILEOS G: Toned. about EF S: SPINK NUM CIRC C(5) 6/92 (lot 3349)

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I love the old toning on the surfaces of this piece. The style also is outstanding, not to mention the high grade; a simply spectacular specimen!
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