Ptolemy I 325-305 BC as Satrap
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AR tetradrachm 16.2632 g, 26.8 mm
316-312 BC
1. Zervos, Orestes H. 1974. Ph.D. Dissertation. The Alexander Mint of Egypt. Page 95 #20B (300 style 1). Ann Arbor: Xerox University Microfilms. 2. Jenkins, G.K. 1960. An Early Ptolemaic Hoard from Phacous. In American Numismatic Society Museum Notes IX. Page 25 and Plate IV #3 (same dies). New York: American Numismatic Society.
Obverse
Diademed of Alexander facing right and wearing an elephant skin and aegis. ΔΟ to the right of the elephant ear.
Reverse
Athena Alkidemos, standing, facing right, holding a spear at the ready in her right hand and a shield, boss up in her left. The goddess is wearing a chiton and drape. An eagle stands to her right, its wings mostly folded.
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