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Coin with head of Zeus
Greek
Hellenistic, probably reign of Ptolemy I, Soter
305–283 B.C.
Mint: Egypt, Alexandria; Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.); weignt 17.52 g
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.827
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Description[inscription]Obverse: Laureate head of Zeus to right, in dotted border.
Reverse: =add Greek inscription= Eagle to left holds a thunderbolt in his talons. To left in field two illegible monograms =add Greek inscription=.
Reverse: =add Greek inscription= Eagle to left holds a thunderbolt in his talons. To left in field two illegible monograms =add Greek inscription=.
ProvenanceFrom a burial in the forecourt of Mycerinus' Pyramid Temple, Giza. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)