Berenice II (wife of Ptolemy III Euergetes), decadrachm

Unknown-0246/-0222

Numismatic Museum
Athens, Greece

Obverse: Bust of Berenice II, to the right, diademed and veiled. Reverse: cornucopia, full of fruits. Inscription: ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ. The coin was struck during the reign of Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 B.C.), husband of Berenice II.

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Title: Berenice II (wife of Ptolemy III Euergetes), decadrachm
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: -0246/-0222
Weight: 42.73 gr
Physical Dimensions: w3.5
Mint: Alexandria, Egypt
Type: Coin
Rights: Numismatic Museum, Athens
External Link: Numismatic Museum, Athens
Medium: Gold

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