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Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I

Date

305–284 B.C.

Medium

Silver

Culture

Greek (Ptolemaic)

Department

Coins

Institution

Getty Museum

Obverse: Head of Ptolemy I to the right, wearing a diadem and an aegis. There is a small incuse circle in front of Ptolemy's chin containing a letter or symbol, as well as significant scratches on the top surface in front of the face. Reverse: Eagle to the left, holding a thunderbolt in its talons. Inscribed: PTOLEMAI[OY] BASILEOS, with two symbols, P, and a mint monogram.

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