Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I Soter, Alexandria, 305 BCE–285 BCE. 1974.26.5395

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Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I, with aegis and delta behind ear; dotted border

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Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - Eagle l. on fulmen; dotted border

Physical Description

Axis: 1
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 14.08
- Diameter (in mm): 28
Countermark: Numerous stamps and punches on obv., graffiti on rev.

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 305 BCE - 285 BCE
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Ptolemy I Soter
- - Dynasty: Ptolemaic Dynasty
- State: Ptolemaic Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Alexandria
- Region: Egypt
Reverse
- Symbol (LeftField): Ρ (above) / Lorber Monogram 161 , consists of Μ, Α, and Π (below)

References

Reference: Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 170
Reference: Sv.254

Administrative History

Identifier: 1974.26.5395
Lot: 1974.26
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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