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1 Tetradrachm, Egypt, 305-283 B.C.E.
Description
The silver tetradrachma, or four drachma piece, was a common coin in the ancient Greek world. Used by traders, it circulated widely in the Mediterranean region during the last five centuries B.C.E. This piece was minted between 305 and 283 B.C.E., during the reign in Egypt of Ptolemy I. The inscription reads ГTOΛEMAIOV BA∑IΛEΩ∑, which transcribes as “Gtolemaion Basileus” – Ptolemy King. | Currently not on view
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