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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Philip Philadelphus

92-83 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front of this coin portrays Philip Philadelphus, facing right. On the back the god Zeus is shown seated, facing left, and holding the diminutive figure of Victory.

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