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Article: PTOLEMY I GAINS CONTROL OF EGYPT.(321 B.C.)
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- Calliope
- Article date:
- October 1, 2001
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In ancient times, political leaders commissioned their portraits imprinted on coins such as this one of Ptolemy I to affirm their rule and important events. Today, such images on coins and paper money serve more to honor past leaders.
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