Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Ptolemy VIII Euergetes
146-145 BCE, Reign of Ptolemy VIII Euergetes (146–116 BCE)
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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 King Ptolemy VIII Euergetes of Egypt, facing right and wearing a diadem. On the back (reverse), an eagle is shown standing.
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