Gold Octadrachm of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, Paphos, 285 BC - 246 BC. 1944.100.76008

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.76008

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Obverse: Head of Arsinoe II r., with horn of Zeus Ammon, wearing diadem, stephane and veil; behind, lotus tipped scepter; dotted border
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Reverse: ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ - Double cornucopiae bound with fillet; dotted border

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 27.73
    • Diameter (in mm): 30

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1944.100.76008
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Bequest of E.T. Newell

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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