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Kings of Macedon Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294-288 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Coin
Weight 16.8 g. Diameter: 29 mm. Obverse: Diademed and horned head of the Macedonian king Demetrios I Poliorctes, son of one of the most capable Alexander's generals Antigonus I "the one-eyed", right. Reverse: BA�UI�NE�[�U �GHMHTPIOY, Nude Poseidon standing left with ri...
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Egypt, Ptolemy IV, Ancient Coins Index with Thumbnails...
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt: Arsinoe II, Wife of Ptolemy II, Oktadrachm
Arsinoe II wife of Ptolemy II Philadelphus or Arsinoe III wife of Ptolemy IV Philopator Gold Oktadrachm (struck under Ptolemy VI or VIII, ca. 180-116 B.C.) Obverse: Diademed and draped bust of the Macedonian queen of Egypt Arsinoe right, with lotus-tipped scepter over shoulder, '...
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After Alexander the Great's death, Egypt was administred by Ptolemy, one of his friends and generals. In 305 B.C. Ptolemy crowned himself king, establishing one of the most important and flourishing hellenistic monarchies. The culture was a complex mixture of egyptian and greek traditions, best represented by the famous city of Alexandria. As all o...
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Coins of the Ancient Egyptians: Ptolemaic Dynasty: 323 -30 BC...
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Kings of Macedonia coins: Philip III Arrhidaios Silver Tetradrachm Coin
Philip III Arrhidaeus (323-317 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Babylon Mint Weight 17 g. Diameter 27 mm. Obverse: Head of Herakles right wearing lion skin right. Revese: Zeus seated left, holding eagle and scepter....
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Egypt, Ptolemy III: Ancient Greek Coins
Ancient Coinage of Egypt, Ptolemy III Ptolemy III Euergetes ("Benefactor"), King of Egypt 246-221 BC....
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N18055 Coin, Tetradrachm, silver, Ptolemy I, Soter, Alexandria mint, Ancient Greek, Egypt, c 305-283 BC
Coin, Tetradrachm, silver, Ptolemy I, Soter, Alexandria mint, Ancient Greek, Egypt, c.305-283 BC. Disc of sliver with designs in relief on both sides. Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right wearing aegis around his neck, all within a circle o...
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Bible History Online - Alexander the Great Coin (Biblical Archaeology)
This coin reveals scenes of Alexander the Great's life. The top image depicts Alexander being crowned by Nike, the goddess of victory. The bottom image depicts Alexander on his horse Busephalus at the Jhelum River attacking Porus on his war elephant. Porus was trying to stop Al...
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Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt: Ptolemy II Philadelphus Tetradrachm Coin
Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 B.C.) Silver Tetradrachm Weight 14 g. Diameter 27 mm.
Obverse: Diademed bust of Ptolemy I Soter, founder of the Ptolemaic ruling dynasty, right. Reverse:
ÂÃÃ"ÉËÅÙÃ" ÃÃ"ÃËÅÌÃÉÃÕ, Eagle i superb extra high relief, standing left on thunder...
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