Lot 21: PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I, as Satrap. 323-288 BC. AR Drachm. Struck circa 310-305 BC.

PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy I, as Satrap. 323-288 BC. AR Drachm (14mm - 3.66 g). Struck circa 310-305 BC. Head of Alexander right, wearing elephant's skin headdress / Athena Alkidemos walking right, with spear and shield; monogram left, eagle on thunderbolt and EY in right field. Svoronos 45; Zervos, "The Early Tetradrachms of Ptolemy I," in ANSMN 13 (1967), Issue XV; SNG Copenhagen 16. VF, a few scratches on the reverse. Rare denomination.

• Offered By: VAuctions
• Lot #: 21
• Listing #: 199946
• Closed: Thursday, October 2, 2008 5:40:00 PM CT
• Estimate: $600