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Coin of Ptolemy III of Egypt

Coin of Ptolemy III of Egypt

r. 246-222 BCE

Ptolemy III Euergetes

Greek

Obv.: Diademed Head of Zeus Ammon r. Border of dots Rev.: Eagle with closed wings standing on thunderbolt, chi rho monogram between legs. Bound cornicopia in l. field. Border of dots.

Bronze

Ptolemaic period

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