Greek, PTOLEMAIC KINGS of EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC). AE Tetrobol Alexandria. Obv: The obverse features the horned head of Zeus-Ammon facing right. He is depicted wearing a taenia (a type of headband) with a basileion (a royal diadem) over his forehead. The border of the coin is dotted. Zeus-Ammon combines the Greek god Zeus with the Egyptian god Ammon, reflecting the syncretism of Greek and Egyptian cultures in Ptolemaic Egypt. Rev: The reverse inscription reads "ΠTOΛEMAIOY-BAΣIΛEΩΣ," translating to "of King Ptolemy." It shows an eagle with closed wings standing left on a thunderbolt, with its head turned right. On the eagle's shoulder is a cornucopia bound with a royal diadem. Between the eagle's legs is the letter "Λ" (lambda). The border of the coin is also dotted. The eagle and thunderbolt are symbols associated with Zeus, signifying power and authority. The cornucopia symbolizes abundance and prosperity, and the letter "Λ" could be a control mark or mint mark.

Diameter: 38 mm  

Weight: 47.87 grams

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