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Coin of Ptolemy II, uncertain mint

Coin of Ptolemy II, uncertain mint

r. 283-246 BCE

Ptolemy II Philadelphos

Greek

Obv.: Diademmed head of Zeus r., border of dots. Rev.: Eagle with closed wings, standing on thunderbolt l., filleted double cornucopiae over shoulder. Border of Dots.

Bronze

Hellenistic period

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