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Diobol - Ptolemy II Philadelphus
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom |
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| Year | 275 BC - 274 BC |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | Laureate and tania-bound head of Zeus-Ammon in right profile, rendered in the Hellenistic tradition with a prominent ram's horn curling behind the ear — the syncretic hallmark of the Alexandrian deity. The deity's flowing locks and full beard are boldly modelled in high relief, conveying divine authority. The tainia headband is visible across the forehead, partially obscured by the thick, wavy hair. The portrait fills the flan and is executed with confident, vigorous engraving characteristic of early Ptolemaic bronze coinage. No legend appears on the obverse. |
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| Reverse description | An eagle stands left atop a thunderbolt with wings spread, a canonical Ptolemaic reverse type symbolising the power of Zeus. In the left field, a Σ monogram appears above a Galatian shield, serving as a control mark or mint symbol. Below the eagle, the AI monogram is placed as a secondary control mark. The royal legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ runs in the field, denoting 'of King Ptolemy'. The composition is bold and well-centred, consistent with the early Ptolemaic bronze series attributed to the reign of Ptolemy II Philadelphus. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
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