Silver Decadrachm of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, Alexandria, 270 BCE–240 BCE. 1960.170.412

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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: 11
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 34.38
- Diameter (in mm): 36

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date Range: 270 BCE - 240 BCE
Denomination: Decadrachm
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Ptolemy II Philadelphus
- - Dynasty: Ptolemaic Dynasty
- State: Ptolemaic Empire
Geographic
- Place of Production: Alexandria
- Region: Egypt
Obverse
- Symbol: Ν

References

Reference: Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 331
Citation: Cf. Troxell, ANSMN 28 (1983) pp.35ff.
Reference: Sv.488

Administrative History

Identifier: 1960.170.412
Lot: 1960.170
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Troxell's transitional group 1-2

Rights

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

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