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Octodrachm of Ptolemy II

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Octodrachm of Ptolemy II. Anverse: bust of Ptolemy II with mantle and diadem, placed on top of the bust of Arsinoe II with veil and diadem. Above ADELPHON, behind them, a shield. Reverse: head of Ptolemy I with diadem and aegis and Berenice with veil and diadem. Above CEON.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

1991/115- 3

Dating

PTOLEMY II PHILADELPHUS

Archaeological Site

ALEXANDRIA

Category

COIN

Material

GOLD

Technique

CASTING

Diameter

2,8 cm

Translation

Adelphon and Ceon

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