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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Egypt with bust of Ptolemy IV, struck under Ptolemy V
Greek
Hellenistic Period
202–200 B.C.
Mint: Egypt (Kingdom), Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 26 mm. Weight: 13.73 gm. Die Axis: 12
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number1981.361
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Diademed, draped bust of Ptolemy IV right.
Reverse: Eagle to left on thunderbolt.
Inscription in Greek.
Reverse: Eagle to left on thunderbolt.
Inscription in Greek.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc., 342 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90212 (Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc. auction 10, September 17-18, 1981, Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills, lot 256); purchased by MFA at the Numismatic Fine Arts, Inc. auction; accessioned October 14, 1981