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Coin of Ptolemy II, Alexandria

Coin of Ptolemy II, Alexandria

r. 283-246 BCE

Ptolemy II Philadelphos

Greek

Obv.: Head of Alexander in elephant skin r. Border of dots. Rev.: Eagle with outstretched wings standing on thunderbolt l. E control letter between legs. Border of dots.

Bronze

Ptolemaic period

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