Ptolemy II Philadelphos, octadrachm

Unknown-0285/-0246

Numismatic Museum
Athens, Ελλάδα

Obverse: Jugate busts of Ptolemy II, diademed and wearing chlamys and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, behind them shield. Inscription: ΑΔΕΛΦΩΝ. Reverse: Jugate busts of Ptolemy I wearing diadem and aegis and Berenice I, diademed and veiled. Dotted border. Ιnscription: ΘΕΩΝ.

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Title: Ptolemy II Philadelphos, octadrachm
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: -0285/-0246
Physical Dimensions: w2.5
Mint: Alexandria, Egypt
Weight: 27.7 gr
Type: Coin
External Link: Numismatic Museum, Athens
Rights: Numismatic Museum, Athens, Numismatic Museum, Athens
Medium: Gold

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