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2½ Drachms - Berenike II Alexandria
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
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| Year | 246 BC - 222 BC |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Idealized draped and veiled bust of Queen Berenice II facing right, her hair arranged in a melon coiffure secured by a royal diadem, with loose tresses falling beneath the veil onto her shoulder. The facial features are rendered in refined Hellenistic style, with a straight nose, delicate lips, and a serene profile. The veil drapes gracefully over the back of the head and shoulder, a hallmark of Ptolemaic queenly portraiture. The field is smooth and unlettered, with a dotted border encircling the entire design. |
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| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD) |
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