A Beginner’s Guide to the Popular Tetradrachms of Ptolemaic Egypt

A Beginner’s Guide to the Popular Tetradrachms of Ptolemaic Egypt

Tetradrachms of Ptolemaic Egypt: The Ptolemaic Kingdom was an ancient empire in Egypt, formed after Alexander the Great’s conquest. It lasted for about 275 years, from 305 to 30 BC, and had around 18 kings, most named Ptolemy or Cleopatra. The kingdom was founded by Ptolemy I Soter, a trusted general of Alexander, who became … Read more