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Obv.: Jugate busts of Ptolemy II and Arsinoe II r.; to l., shield; border of dots.
Rev.: Jugate busts of Ptolemy I and Berenice I r.; border of dots.

Obverse Inscription: ADELPHON
Reverse Inscription: THEON

Semi-circular terminals. Applied decoration in three bands around bracelet with globular beads at corners of each band.

Salt currency was one of the most accepted forms of exchange in Ethiopia. There are numerous records that illustrate that salt was often preferred than any other form of payment. Salt bars were used for barter, as small change, but they were also…

Salt currency was one of the most accepted forms of exchange in Ethiopia. There are numerous records that illustrate that salt was often prefered than any other form of payment. Salt bars were used for barter, as small change, but they were also…

Head and shoulders bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth with rays at forehead and triangular ribbon behind. Disc and crescent at top. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth with rays at forehead and triangular…

Silver coin. (whole)
Arch supported by columns with bases and capitals in centre field, containing a square-armed cross voided and inlaid with gold. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust facing, crowned. The crown is gilt. Monogram left of head.…

The Algonquian are one of the most widespread North American native language groups. Historically, the peoples were prominent along the Atlantic Coast and into the interior along the Saint Lawrence River and around the Great Lakes.

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Square…

In common with many other Central and Sudanic African peoples, the Azande made and used throwing knives as currency before the introduction of imported scrap metal and coinage in the twentieth century.
Produced by the Nzakara and Ngbandi, vassal…