Tetradrachm - Ptolemy I Soter Alexandria

€438,435.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year294 BC - 282 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyPtolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight14.82 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#141 , PCO#cpe.1_1.141 , SvoronosPt#234 Copenhagen
Obverse descriptionDiademed Head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck, tiny Δ behind ear.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
(Translation: King Ptolemy)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (294 BC - 282 BC)  - -
ND (294 BC - 282 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5294124470
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