Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy II/Ptolemy II, Alexandreia, 285 BC - 246 BC. 1944.100.75863

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Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I r., with aegis; dotted border

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Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - Eagle on fulmen l.; dotted border

Physical Description

Axis: 12
Measurements
- Weight: 12.81
- Diameter: 25

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 285 BC
- To Date: 246 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Ptolemy II
- Dynasty: Ptolemaic
- Authority: Ptolemy II
Geographic
- Mint: Alexandreia
- Region: Egypt

References

Reference: Sv 365

Administrative History

Identifier: 1944.100.75863
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Acquired From: Bequest of E.T. Newell

Rights

License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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