Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy
367-284 BCE
Silver
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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Ptolemy facing right. The back (reverse) depicts an eagle, wings folded.
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