ANS 1956.183.28
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DepartmentG
Object TypeC
MaterialAV
Weight27.81
Measurements28
Axis11
DenominationOctodrachm
Start Date-270
End Date-240
Negative940614|950497
ReferenceSv.613|||||||||||||||||||
PublishedCf. Troxell, ANSMN 28 (1983) pp.35ff.
InfoIssue A
RegionEgypt
PersonPtolemy II|||||||||||||||||||
DynastyPtolemies
MintAlexandria
Obverse LegendADELPHON
Obverse TypeJugate busts r. of Ptolemy II, diademed and wearing chlamys, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled; behind, shield; dotted border
Reverse LegendTHEON
Reverse TypeJugate busts r. of Ptolemy I, wearing diadem and aegis, and Berenice I, diademed and veiled; dotted border
SymbolObv.: behind A, in front double cornucopia
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