Ward, John, 1832-1912, Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London : J. Murray · leaf 547
Ptolemies was enormous. At this time all thetrade of India came through Egypt, as the wars of Alexander had upset thecaravans through Persia, while Egypt had still command of the Red Sea route,and could levy what toll she pleased. The large gold coins of the Ptolemies show their wealth. The coin… … Ptolemaic Architecture—Thk Temple of Esneh. mother Berenice, when they were proclaimed deities in Egyptian fashion, after their death — 0 E H N — above their portraits. The other side has portraits of Ptolemy II. and Arsinoe with AAEA(t)nN above.Arsinoe II. has her portrait on a gold coin [887],…
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