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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Conservation of a Ptolemaic octadrachm
From: john.nebel at csdco.com (John Nebel)
Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 13:52:59 -0600
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Oliver,

Thanks for looking!

Yes, Arsinoe married her brother, Ptolemy II, after her husband Lysimachus 
was 
killed.  That was fairly unusual behavior as moderation was a cardinal 
virtue 
among ancient Greeks.

The photo setup is shown on http://www.ancientmoney.org/about/sinar_cp.html

Best,

John



Oliver Bryk wrote:
> John,
> that is fabulous macro work; what was your setup?
> The obverse seems to read PHILADELPHOI (brother-lover); is that correct?
> Thanks for sharing,
> Oliver
> 
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