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Coin of Ptolemy II, Alexandria

Coin of Ptolemy II, Alexandria

r. 283-246 BCE

Ptolemy II Philadelphos

Hellenistic

Obv.: Head of Zeus, r., laureate. Rev.: Eagle with open wings standing in 3/4 view to l. on a thunderbolt; monogram sigma and a shield in field to l.; between legs, iota.

Bronze

Ptolemaic period

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