Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetrobol - Ptolemy IV Philopator, -222 – -204
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrobol
Year
-222 – -204
Ruler
Ptolemy IV Philopator
(-221–-203)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
43.9
Diameter (mm)
38
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrobol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -222 to -204. Struck in Bronze. Measures 38 mm and weighs 43.9 g.
- Obverse
- Horned head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing taenia with basileion.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, head reverted. (King Ptolemy.)
- Edge
- Beveled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (222 BC - 204 BC) | — |
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