Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm - Ptolemy IV Philopator, -217 – -210
Alexandreia; Battle of Raphia
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-217 – -210
Ruler
Ptolemy IV Philopator
(-221–-203)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -217 to -210. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 14 g.
- Obverse
- Jugate busts facing right of god Sarapis laureate, draped, wearing miniature atef crown on forehead; and goddess Isis draped, crowned with grain, with miniature horned disc above forehead.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, looking right, holding double cornucopiae bound with royal diadem over shoulder. (King Ptolemy)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (217 BC - 210 BC) | — | Alexandreia mint |
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