Description
Ptolemy I, as Satrap, Alexander the Great AV Octadrachm
The Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt
Alexandria mint, 311-305 BC
Obverse: Head of Alexander the Great right, wearing horn of Ammon, aegis and elephant skin, D hidden in ornamentation at base of aegis
Reverse: ALEXAND POU, Athena Alkidemos standing right, brandishing spear & shield, AG monogram to left, EY & eagle standing on thunderbolt to right.
Diameter: 26 mm
Material: 24K Gold plated lead-free pewter
Made in the USA
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of coin printed on flip insert.
Ariel (verified owner) –
Beautiful coin, so true to the original. The craftsmanship is simply stunning, every detail executed carefully. A joy to every educated collector.