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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Egypt with head of Ptolemy I, struck under Ptolemy VIII
Greek
Hellenistic Period
146–131 B.C.
Mint: Egypt (Kingdom), Kition (Cyprus)
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 28 mm. Weight: 12.18 gm.
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number88.335
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2296.
DescriptionObverse: Diademed bust of Ptolemy I to right.
Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt, profile to left.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in field at left and right.
Reverse: Eagle on thunderbolt, profile to left.
Inscriptions in Greek around and in field at left and right.
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Tel-Nabasha