Ptolemaic Kingdom Hemichalkon - Ptolemy II Philadelphus, -266 – -261
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemichalkon - Ptolemy II Philadelphus
Year
-266 – -261
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.3
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemichalkon - Ptolemy II Philadelphus from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -266 to -261. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of god Zeus facing right. Dotted border around.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Two cornucopias above shoulder. Royal diadem sometimes looped around cornucopia. Dotted border around. (King Ptolemy.)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (266 BC - 261 BC) | — | (fr) Sidon |
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