Ptolemaic Kingdom Hemichalkous - Ptolemy VI, -176 – -170
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemichalkon
Year
-176 – -170
Ruler
Ptolemy VI Philometor
(-181–-145)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemichalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -176 to -170. Struck in Copper. Measures 14 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Zeus Ammon facing right.
- Reverse
- Closed wing eagle with lotus blossom to left. No monitoring number between eagles legs.
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (176 BC - 170 BC) | — |
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