Intertestamental

Ptolemaic Egypt Greek Coins

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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Cleopatra Roman Coins

Cleopatra, Roman Imperatorial Coins...

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Hasmonean lepton of John Hyrcanus I

Hasmoneans lepton of John Hyrcanus I, Hasmoneans, John Hyrcanus I. 127-104 BC. AE Lepton. Obverse side: Palm branch with Hebrew (Yehochanan the High Priest and the council of the Jews). Reverse side: Lily within circle of dots. Scarce because of its small size. Reference: Hendin 458.0...

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Map of the Donations of Alexandria - 34 B.C.

(Bible History Online) This map reveals the Roman provinces belonging to Marc Antony, Italy and the Roman provinces belonging to Octavian, the territories belonging to Cleopatra's children, and the boundary between Antony and Octavian....

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Gold Stater 320 BC, Alexander the Great

Obv: Athena. Rev: Nike placing Wreath. Diameter: 18 mm diameter (about the size of a US Penny)...

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Ptolemy II Philadelphos Coin

Ptolemaic Kings of Egypt �V Ptolemy II Philadelphos Tetradrachm Coin Ptolemy II Philadelphos (285-246 B.C.) Bronze Weight 5.4g. Diameter 18 mm. Obverse: Diademed and horned bust of Ptolemy I Soter as Zeus Ammon right. Reverse: ÂÃÃ"ÉËÅÙÃ" ÃÃ"ÃËÅÌÃÉÃÕ, eagle standing left on thunderbolt. Nice brick-red patina....

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Ptolemy VIII Coin

Egypt, Ptolemy VIII, Ancient Coins Index with Thumbnails...

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Ptolemy VI and Cleopatra II Coin

Egyptian Bronze Coin of Ptolemy VI and Cleopatra II This large (30mm) bronze coin dates to the co-rule of Ptolemy VI Philometor with his sister (and wife), Cleopatra II, between 176-145 B.C. Ptolemy VI had an eventful reign marked by the increasing influence of Rome in Egyptian politics. From 169-164 B.C., Ptolemy VI ruled as part of a triumvirate...

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