Ptolemaic Kingdom Diobol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos, -285 – -260
Alexandreia mint
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Diobol
Year
-285 – -260
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.6
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Diobol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -285 to -260. Struck in Bronze. Measures 29 mm and weighs 14.6 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right
- Reverse
- Eagle with open wings standing left on thunderbolt; monogram over shield before, Γ between legs (King Ptolemy (monogram) 3)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (285 BC - 260 BC) | — |
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