Ptolemaic Kingdom Obol - Ptolemy IV Philopator, -246 – -222
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Obol
Year
-246 – -222
Ruler
Ptolemy IV Philopator
(-221–-203)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.5
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Obol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -246 to -222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 9.5 g.
- Obverse
- Horned head of deified King Alexander III facing right, wearing elephant headdress.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, head reverted. Cornucopia (sometimes bound with royal diadem) above. (King Ptolemy.)
- Edge
- Beveled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 222 BC) | — |
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