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Coin of Ptolemy II from a Ptolemaic hoard Ptolemaic PeriodAsasif

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Description

Coin, Ptolemy II. Ptolemaic Period, 285/82–246 B.C. Bronze. Dia. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.). From: Birabi, Asasif, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1915–16. Subject: Birds, Coins. Credit: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922.

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Connections

Found at Asasif
Royals Ptolemy II

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116249878 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 22.3.351 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 551804 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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