Coin; AE 15

LIV.2012.1.1898

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Coin of Ptolemy V Ephiphanes (Illustrious); Born c.210 BC, died 180 BC; Became king of Egypt in 205 BC Mint: Alexandria Obverse: head of deified Alexander in elephant headdress right, dotted border. Reverse; eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt, and a dotted border around. There is no obverse Inscription, however the reverse inscription reads: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ [ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ]