Ptolemaic Kingdom Chalkon - Ptolemaios VI, -170 – -145
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-170 – -145
Ruler
Ptolemy VI Philometor
(-181–-145)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8.6
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -170 to -145. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21 mm and weighs 8.6 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Zeus-Ammon
- Reverse
- Two eagles standing, closed winged, on lightening bolt. Cornucopia in field at left. Two eagles symbolize period of shared rule of Ptolemy Philometor with his younger brother. (King Ptolemy)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (170 BC - 145 BC) | — | € 6,50 | € 22,00 | Alexandria |
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