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Tetradrachm: Diademed Head of Ptolemy I Right; Eagle Left on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Diademed Head of Ptolemy I Right; Eagle Left on Reverse

Tetradrachm: Diademed Head of Ptolemy I Right; Eagle Left on Reverse

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CultureGreek
Date285-246 BCE
MediumSilver
Dimensions0.03124 lb. (14.17g)
Classificationscoins & medals
Credit LineGift of William H. Race
Object number2012.37.1.25
DescriptionPtolemy II Tetradrachm from a collection of 211 Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Persian coins: Five boxes of coins, each coin mounted on a card with descriptive text, and one case box with 24 compartments and glass-topped cover, containing 28 coins. See attached list in Text Entries.
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Tetradrachm: Filleted Head of Ptolemy Right; Eagle Standing Left on a Thunderbold, Lettering in Field on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Filleted Head of Ptolemy Right; Eagle Standing Left on a Thunderbold, Lettering in Field on Reverse
Unidentified artist
116-106 BCE
Tetradrachm: Diademed Head of Antiochos Right, Fillet Border; Athena Standing Left, Holding Nike in Right Hand, Spear and Shielf in Right, All Within Laurel Wreath on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Diademed Head of Antiochos Right, Fillet Border; Athena Standing Left, Holding Nike in Right Hand, Spear and Shielf in Right, All Within Laurel Wreath on Reverse
Unidentified artist
138-129 BCE
Tetradrachm: Diademed Head Right Within Laurel-Wreath; Tyche Seated Left, on Throne Supported by Winged Monster, Holding Baton and Cornucopiae, Monogram Left in Field on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Diademed Head Right Within Laurel-Wreath; Tyche Seated Left, on Throne Supported by Winged Monster, Holding Baton and Cornucopiae, Monogram Left in Field on Reverse
Unidentified artist
162-150 BCE
Tetradrachm: Diademed Head of Antiochos Right; Zeus Seated Left Holding Nike and Scepter on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Diademed Head of Antiochos Right; Zeus Seated Left Holding Nike and Scepter on Reverse
Unidentified artist
175-164 BCE
Tetradrachm: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Philip I Right; Eagle Standing Front, Head Right Holding Snake in Beak, ANTIOXIA .S.C in Exergue on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Philip I Right; Eagle Standing Front, Head Right Holding Snake in Beak, ANTIOXIA .S.C in Exergue on Reverse
Unidentified artist
244-249 CE
Tetradrachm: Head of Herakles Right Wearing Lion Skin; Zeus Enthroned Left Holding Eagle and Scepter on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Head of Herakles Right Wearing Lion Skin; Zeus Enthroned Left Holding Eagle and Scepter on Reverse
Unidentified artist
336-323 BCE
Tetradrachm: Laureate Head of Vespasian Right; Eagle Standing Left on Club, Wings Spread, Holding Wreath in Beak, Palm Branch Before, No Crescent on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Laureate Head of Vespasian Right; Eagle Standing Left on Club, Wings Spread, Holding Wreath in Beak, Palm Branch Before, No Crescent on Reverse
Unidentified artist
69-79 CE
Tetradrachm: Charioteer Driving Walking Quadriga Right, Nike Above; Diademed Head of Arethusa Right, Four Dolphins Around on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Charioteer Driving Walking Quadriga Right, Nike Above; Diademed Head of Arethusa Right, Four Dolphins Around on Reverse
Unidentified artist
480-475 BCE
Tetradrachm: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Decius Right; Eagle Standing Front, Head Right Holding Olive Branch in Beak, S.C in Exergue on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Radiate Draped and Cuirassed Bust of Decius Right; Eagle Standing Front, Head Right Holding Olive Branch in Beak, S.C in Exergue on Reverse
Unidentified artist
249-251 CE
Tetradrachm: Diademed and Draped Bust Right, Wearing Crested Helmet Ornamented with Bull's Horn and Ear, with Fillet Border; Dioskouroi on Horseback Prancing Right, Each Holding Spear and Palm, Monogram in Lower Field to Right on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Diademed and Draped Bust Right, Wearing Crested Helmet Ornamented with Bull's Horn and Ear, with Fillet Border; Dioskouroi on Horseback Prancing Right, Each Holding Spear and Palm, Monogram in Lower Field to Right on Reverse
Unidentified artist
171-135 BCE
Tetradrachm (Obverse: Laureate Head of Zeus; Reverse: Youth With Palm Branch On Horseback Prancing Right, Aplustre and Pi Below)
Tetradrachm (Obverse: Laureate Head of Zeus; Reverse: Youth With Palm Branch On Horseback Prancing Right, Aplustre and Pi Below)
Unidentified artist
382-336 BCE, struck 323-315 BCE
Tetradrachm: Head of Athena Wearing Ornamented Helmet Right; Owl Standing Head Facing, Olive Sprig and Crescent at Upper Left Field on Reverse
Tetradrachm: Head of Athena Wearing Ornamented Helmet Right; Owl Standing Head Facing, Olive Sprig and Crescent at Upper Left Field on Reverse
Unidentified artist
449 BCE