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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). A bronze obol, Alexandria mint, struck mid/late 260s-246 BC. The front depicts the diademed head of the deified Alexander facing right, wearing an elephant skin headdress. The back shows an eagle standing left on a thunderbolt with wings displayed; Λ between legs, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY. Ref: CPE B250; Svoronos 482; SNG Copenhagen for type. 23mm, 12.20 g. Green-brown surfaces, patches of red and black encrustation on reverse. Very Fine.

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  • Measurements
    0.875"L x 0.875"W x 0.375"H
  • OriginEgypt

— From the DMS Collection; Ex CNG.

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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