Gold Coin of Ptolemy IV Philopator, Egypt, 246 BCE–221 BCE. 1997.9.178

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1997.9.178

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Obverse: Bust of king r., showing with the attributes of Helios, Zeus and Poseidon.
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Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ - Cornucopiae bound with royal diadem.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 27.75
    • Diameter (in mm): 26

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1997.9.178
  • Lot: 1997.9
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

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

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