Oktodrachm with Bust of Berenike II

Culture: Ancient Greek, c.900–31 BCE
Period: Hellenistic period, 323–31 BCE
Reign: Ptolemy III Euergetes, King of Egypt, reigned 246–221 BCE
Depicted: Berenike II of Egypt, reigned 258–221 BCE
Date: 246–221 BCE
Material: Gold
minted in: Ephesus, Izmir province, Turkey, Asia
Classification: Coins & currency, metalwork
Collection: Ancient Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 320 East
Dimensions: diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)
28.24 grams
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. Cornelius F. P. Stueck
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 215:1991

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