Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy I
Ancient Greek
-253–-252
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- Coins
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
silvereaglesEgyptcoinptolemaicinorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalgreco-roman (egyptian)striking (metalworking)mythological figureskingmetal
About
The front of this coin portrays King Ptolemy I facing right. On the back, an eagle stands on a thunderbolt facing left.
