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Coin Depicting the God Zeus
Curatorial Overview
“The front of this coin depicts the god Zeus. On the back, two eagles are shown below an as yet untranslated inscription.”
Object Details
MediumCopper
DimensionsDiam.: 2.7 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Archive / MuseumThe Art Institute of Chicago
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Greek, Ptolemaic; minted in Egypt
ptolemaic • Egypt • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
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