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Coin of Ptolemy V, Alexandria

Coin of Ptolemy V, Alexandria

r. 205-180 BCE

Ptolemy V Epiphanes

Greek

Obv.: Head of Isis crowned with grain r. Border of dots. Rev.: Eagle with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt, head turned r. Cornucopiae behind wing in r. field. Border of dots.

Bronze

Ptolemaic period

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