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Coin Depicting the God Zeus Ammon

A work made of bronze.
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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

247-221 BCE

Artist:

Greek; Cyrenaicia, North Africa

About this artwork

On the front of this coin the god Zeus is showned in his horned form, known as Zeus Ammon.

On the back a sulphium plant is depicted.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture

Ancient Greek

Title

Coin Depicting the God Zeus Ammon

Place

Shahhat (Minted in)

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247 BCE–221 BCE

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1206

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