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Ruler:
Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC-246 BC)
Mint:
Alexandria
(Inferred)
History note: Ex Ritchie W. Post, from the F. Martin Post Collection, bt Empire Coins, FL, viii.1989 for $75.00
Image(height): 25.42 mm
Image(width): 25.08 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2007-11-19) by The Post Family Trust
-271 - -246
Object composed of silver Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 13.73 g
Inscription present: Diademed head of Ptolemy right
Inscription present: Eagle standing left, wings half-closed, mint-marks Sigma Iota in field at left
Accession number: CM.6533-2007
Primary reference Number: 166096
Svoronos: 713
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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