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Portrait of Alexander the Great // Ptolemaic Egypt, 285-246 BC

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Portrait of Alexander the Great! Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt. Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 BC) Bronze Obol, Alexandria mint, Struck mid/late 260s-246 BC. The front depicts the diademed head of the deified Alexander facing right, wearing elephant skin headdress / The back shows an Eagle standing left on thunderbolt with wings displayed; Δ between legs, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Ref: Lorber CPE B219; Svoronos 439; SNG Copenhagen 158; Noeske 67-8 for type. 23.4 mm, 10.96 g. Good Fine, with deep olive-green patina and which reddish earthen deposits.

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  • Measurements
    0.875"L x 0.875"W x 0.125"H
  • OriginEgypt

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— Weight: 10.96g

Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.

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