Ptolemaic Kingdom Dichalkon - Ptolemaios VI, -180 – -176
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-180 – -176
Ruler
Ptolemy VI Philometor
(-181–-145)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.2
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -180 to -176. Struck in Bronze. Measures 27 mm and weighs 15.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Isis right, wearing grain ear wreath
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with wings spread, monogram in left field.
- Edge
- Tapered/slanted edge.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (180 BC - 176 BC) | — |
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