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Coin Depicting the God Zeus

A work made of bronze.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of bronze.

Date:

261-247 BCE

Artist:

Greek, minted in Egypt

About this artwork

The front of this coin depicts the god Zeus.

On the back, two eagles stand on fulmen.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist

Ancient Egyptian

Title

Coin Depicting the God Zeus

Place

Egypt (Minted in)

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261 BCE–247 BCE

Medium

Bronze

Inscriptions

Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ

Dimensions

Diam.: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

Reference Number

1923.1189

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