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Both sides of an irregularly shaped gold coin with relief decoration on each side.

Pentadrachm of Ptolemy I, Alexandria

r. 323-285 BCE

Ptolemy I Soter

Greek

Obv.: Diademed head of Ptolemy r., border of dots Rev.: Eagle standing l. on thunderbolt; border of dots., monogram to l.

Gold

Ptolemaic period

Coins