Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Banknotes, Medallions and Numismatic Books

AFRICA, Kings of Egypt, Ptolemy I, 305-283 BC, Tetradrachm, Alexandria, c. 289/8, head right, reverse eagle on thunderbolt (Svoronos 265; cf. Sear 7762). At least seven punch marks (typical of the Egyptian coinage at this period, as is the graffito to right of the eagle), otherwise (!) a good portrait piece, about very fine