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Coin of Ptolemy III, Egypt

Coin of Ptolemy III, Egypt

r. 246-222 BCE

Ptolemy III Euergetes

Greek

Obv.: Bearded head of Zeus Ammon to r. Rev.: Eagle standing on thunderbolt l. looking back, cornucopia on l. shoulder; dotted border. E between the eagle's legs.

Bronze

Ptolemaic period

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