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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.2762
People
Ptolemy VI Philometor, Greek (r. 180-145 BCE)
Title
Octadrachm (mnaieion) of Ptolemy VI
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
180 BCE-145 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Hellenistic period, Middle
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/168922

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gold
Metal
AV
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
27.82 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
octodrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: ARSINOHS PHILADELPHOU

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Svoronos 1498

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.2762
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bust of Arsinoe II wearing stephane and veil; to l., K; border of dots.
Rev.: Double cornucopiae bound with fillet; border of dots.

Verification Level

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