Ptolemy I Soter, Tetradrachm
Culture
Greek
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Regionfrom the area of
African
Date305–283 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions207 gm (7.3 oz)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1912.76
Descriptionobv. Ptolemy I, diademed head r. rev. Eagle on thunderbolt PTOLEMAIOY [B]A[S]I[L]EOS
ProvenanceFormerly in collection of Dr. G.M. Olcott, N.Y.(1911); Olcott List #146; Plan #B.24.
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