Ptolemaic Kingdom Chalkon - Ptolemaios III, -246 – -222
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-246 – -222
Ruler
Ptolemy III Euergetes
(-246–-222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.89
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -246 to -222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 9.89 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. Double cornucopiae bound with royal diadem above. Club in left field. (King Ptolemy.)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 222 BC) | — | (fr) Tyr |
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