Ptolemaic Kingdom Mnaieion - Arsinoe II, -252 – -249
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Mnaeion
Year
-252 – -249
Ruler
Arsinoe II
(-285–-246)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
28
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Mnaeion from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -252 to -249. Struck in Gold. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 28 g.
- Obverse
- Veiled Head of deified Queen Arsinoe II facing right, wearing horn of Ammon, diademed stephane, and lotus scepter over far shoulder, sometimes with serpent coiled around shaft.
- Reverse
- Double cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits; a grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn. (Arsinoe Philadelphus.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (252 BC - 249 BC) | — |
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