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Coin Depicting the God Zeus
The Art Institute of Chicago

Coin Depicting the God Zeus

CopperGreek, Ptolemaic; minted in Egypt/117-111 BCE, issued by Ptolemy X (Soter II)

Description

The front of this coin depicts the god Zeus. On the back, two eagles are shown below an as yet untranslated inscription.

Provenance

Mrs. William Nelson (Helen T.) Pelouze (1866-1953), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1923.

Dimensions

Diam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)

Movement / Period

ptolemaic

Accession No

9790

Official Citations

[The Art Institute of Chicago Official Record][Full Resolution Image]
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of Greek, Ptolemaic; minted in Egypt

ptolemaic • Egypt • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries