PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AV Tetarte ("Triobol")

PTOLEMAIC EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter, 323-283 B.C. AV Tetarte ("Triobol") (1.76 gms), Alexandreia Mint, ca. 294-282 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Graffito, Ex Jewelry.
CPE-134B; Svor-194; SNG Cop-44 var. (A on rev.). Obverse: Diademed head right, wearing aegis around neck; Reverse: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; Λ to left. A fairly SCARCE and enchanting minor in gold, this specimen, despite its diminutive nature, yields a pleasing portrait of the founder of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

From the Collection of Richard Evans Norton (1872-1946).

Estimate: $700 - $1000