Lot 3043

Sale 137 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Egypt, Kingdom of, Ptolemy I Soter, as satrap, (323-305 B.C.), silver drachm, (3.71 g), Uncertain standard, Alexandria Mint, stuck in the name of Alexander III of Macedon, circa 311 B.C., obv. diademed head of Alexander right, wearing elephant's skin headdress, rev. Athena Alkidemos advancing to right, to right an eagle standing right on thunderbolt above **DI*, downwards to right **[ALE]XANDROU*, (cf.S.7752, Svoronos 34, Zervos Issue 68, cf.SNG Cop.14 [tetradrachm], Lorber CPE 42, BMC 15). Toned, Very fine and very rare.

Ex D.G.L.Worland Collection.

Estimate
$800
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$650