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tetradrachm of Cleopatra VII of Egypt

tetradrachm of Cleopatra VII of Egypt

r. 51-30 BCE

Cleopatra VII

Greek

Obv.: head of Ptolemy II to r. wearing diadem and aegis around his neck. Circle of dots. Rev.: eagle standing on thunderbolt to r.; left in field: date: L 13; below Isis headdress; monogram PA to r.. Circle of dots

Silver

Ptolemaic period

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