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Coin of Ptolemy II? of Egypt

Coin of Ptolemy II? of Egypt

r. 283-246 BCE

Ptolemy II Philadelphos

Greek

Obv.: Laureate head of Zeus Ammon r. Border of dots. Rev.: Eagle standing on thunderbolt with outstretched wings l. Shield beneath M monogram in l. field. Border of dots.

Bronze

Ptolemaic period

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