Egyptian Empire
Download Your Free Ancient Coin ReportPtolemy was one of Alexander the Great’s most beloved generals who in 305 B.C. declared himself King Ptolemy I and ruled over the Egyptians as a pharaoh. The Ptolemaic dynasty lasted until the Romans defeated them in 30 B.C. Coinage of the Ptolemaic dynasty is impressive, beautiful, and struck in gold, silver, and bronze.