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A work made of silver.

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Philip Philadelphus

92-83 BCE

Greek

Macedonia

The front of this coin portrays Philip Philadelphus, facing right.

On the back the god Zeus is shown seated, facing left, and holding the diminutive figure of Victory.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium