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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1976.79.1245
People
Ptolemy II Philadelphos, Greek (r. 285-246 BCE)
Title
Tetradrachm of Ptolemy II from Alexandria
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
284-283 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Africa, Alexandria (Egypt)
Period
Ptolemaic period
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/180944

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
14.26 g
Die Axis
1
Denomination
tetradrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Reverse Inscription: PTOLEMAIOY BASILEOS

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Svoronos 255; Meydancikkale 3432

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Unspecified Collection
Accession Year
1976
Object Number
1976.79.1245
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
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

Verification Level

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