GREEK. PTOLEMAIC KINGS OF EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes. 246-222 BC. Silver Tetradrachm (13.88g). Alexandria mint. Struck circa 230-222 BC. Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis around neck / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; cornucopia to left. Svoronos 1001; SNG Copenhagen 167-8; Noeske 116. Very light old cleaning marks, otherwise attractive light toning with pleasing golden highlights. Well centred and sharply struck on a broad flan. aEF. This tetradrachm was struck at Alexandria under Ptolemy III Euergetes and reflects the power and confidence of the Ptolemaic dynasty at its height. Continuing the dynastic portrait tradition, it served not only as currency but as a deliberate tool of royal propaganda, broadcasting Ptolemaic authority and prestige across the Hellenistic world. For the same type see; Triton XVI, lot 598, hammered US$8,000. (P)

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