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Pentadrachm of Kingdom of Egypt with head of Ptolemy I
Greek
Hellenistic Period
294–282 B.C.
Mint: Egypt (Kingdom), Alexandria
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 18.81 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.151
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 2263.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Ptolemy I to right, diademed and wearing aegis.
Behind head, Greek letter.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Eagle to left on thunderbolt.
In field, left: monogram. Inscription in Greek around.
Behind head, Greek letter.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Eagle to left on thunderbolt.
In field, left: monogram. Inscription in Greek around.