I see way too many auctions that may have good pictures, but have extremely short descriptions that are WRITTEN COMPLETELY IN CAPS LOCK.

Aside from being for a neat coin in general, this auction does a description properly.

We are very pleased to offer this authentic 2300 year old Egyptian silver Tetradrachm of King Ptolemy I for your consideration. It survives in very fine condition with both sides exhibiting a deeply toned luster. It features a portrait of King Ptolemy I Soter and a bold depiction of an eagle holding a thunderbolt in its talons. On the obverse can be seen several ancient banker’s marks ( a common trait for this coinage ). Ptolemy established the first Greek dynasty in Egypt and was responsible for the construction of the great Library at Alexandria as well as one of the wonders of the ancient world, the Pharos lighthouse. For those of you just beginning to collect ancient coins, this is a large denomination weighting over 13 grams of silver.

it then includes an excellent history of King Ptolemy. If ancient coins interest you, I suggest you view this auction. if not, that look at it anyway. It’s how an auction should be done to make sure your item sells for as much as possible.

$860.00 with ten hours to go.