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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Coin of Ptolemy VI
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsGreek and Roman Art

Coin of Ptolemy VI

Possible OriginAlexandria, Egypt, Africa
CultureEgyptian
PeriodPtolemaic Period
DateC. 181-145 BCE
MediumCopper alloy
Credit LineGift of Thomas K. Glenn
Dimensions2 1/2 oz., 16 9/16 in. (70.6 g, 42 cm)
Object numberX.0001.058
Label TextObverse: Head of Zeus Ammon to right

Reverse: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ, with two eagles standing on thunderbolt to left
ProvenanceEx coll. Thomas K. Glenn (1868-1946), Atlanta, Georgia.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Greek and Roman Art
Technical NotesDie Axis: 11