Coin of Ptolemy II, Alexandria
CoinsGreek3rd century BCE

Coin of Ptolemy II, Alexandria

266 - 261 BCE

Artists

Ptolemy II PhiladelphosCoin Constituent

Description

Obv.: Head of Alexander in elephant skin r. Border of dots. Rev.: Eagle with outstretched wings standing on thunderbolt l. E control letter between legs. Border of dots.

Classification
Coins
Technique
Struck
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Greek
Period
Ptolemaic period
Century
3rd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics

Dimensions

10.86 g

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