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Tetradrachm of Ptolemy II from Alexandria

Tetradrachm of Ptolemy II from Alexandria

r. 285-246 BCE

Ptolemy II Philadelphos

Greek

Obv.: Head of Ptolemy II to r. wearing diadem and aegis around his neck. Border of dots. Rev.: Eagle standing on thunderbolt to l.; P and monogram PAR in l. field. Border of dots

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Ptolemaic period

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