Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy I c. 367

This silver tetradrachm, minted in the late 4th century BCE, portrays Ptolemy I Soter, the founder of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt. The obverse features a profile portrait of Ptolemy, while the reverse depicts an eagle, a symbol of power and authority. The inscription on the reverse reads "Ptolemaios, King." This coin is a prime example of ancient Greek coinage and showcases the artistry and technical skill of the time. Greek coinage, especially tetradrachms, played a crucial role in economic and political life of the ancient world.