Tetradrachm - Ptolemy I Soter Alexandreia

€176,672.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year294 BC - 282 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyPtolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.0 g
Dimensions27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#168, PCO#cpe.1_1.168, SvoronosPt#255, SNG Copenhagen#70
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of King Ptolemy I Soter facing right, wearing aegis around neck, with small Δ behind ear.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΔ
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on thunderbolt, with closed wings. `ΠΑΡ` monogram in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙOΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ P
(Translation: King Ptolemy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (294 BC - 282 BC)  - Alexandria mint -
Catalog ID8914410410
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