Ancient Greek. Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy II Philadelphos and Queen Arsinoe II. 285 BC–247 BC. Egypt. Gold Obverse Heads of Ptolemy and Arsinoe II, rightReverse Head of Ptolemy I and Berenice I, rightIssued by Ptolemy II PhiladelphosThe son and daughter of Ptolemy I inherited the crown of Egypt jointly. Following the customs of Egyptian pharaohs, Ptolemy II (r. 285–246 ) and Arsinoe (r. 276–270 ) married and ruled as both siblings and spouses. To celebrate their partnership they commissioned this remarkable coin. On his coins, Ptolemy I presented himself as a Greek, and
Ancient Greek. Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Ptolemy II Philadelphos and Queen Arsinoe II. 285 BC–247 BC. Egypt. Gold Obverse Heads of Ptolemy and Arsinoe II, rightReverse Head of Ptolemy I and Berenice I, rightIssued by Ptolemy II PhiladelphosThe son and daughter of Ptolemy I inherited the crown of Egypt jointly. Following the customs of Egyptian pharaohs, Ptolemy II (r. 285–246 ) and Arsinoe (r. 276–270 ) married and ruled as both siblings and spouses. To celebrate their partnership they commissioned this remarkable coin. On his coins, Ptolemy I presented himself as a Greek, and specifically a Macedonian, king.
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