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Tetradrachm with Ptolemy XIII (?) (Front)

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The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Obverse: Head of Ptolemy, in profile facing right. Reverse: Eagle, standing towards the left and holding a thunderbolt in its talons. By its right foot, an Isis headdress. Behind the eagle's back, a palm branch. Inscribed to the left of the eagle: ΛΓ [lambda gamma, which means it was minted in "year three" of the ruler's reign.] To right of the eagle: ΠΑ [Pi, alpha], an abbreviation to indicate its mint: Paphos, on Cyprus. Flat struck.

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  • Title: Tetradrachm with Ptolemy XIII (?) (Front)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 1st century B.C. ?
  • Location Created: Egypt
  • Physical Dimensions: 0.0133 kg (0.0293 lb.)
  • Type: Coin
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Silver
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 80.NB.68.3
  • Culture: Greek
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Coins (Money)
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