Ptolemy II Philadelphos, octadrachm

Unknown-0285/-0246

Numismatic Museum
Athens, Greece

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.

Show lessRead more

Details

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

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Coin Gold Metal

Interested in Fashion?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

No, thanks

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.