Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm - Ptolemy I Soter, -294 – -282

Alexandreia

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -294 – -282
Ruler Ptolemy I Soter (-305–-282)
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 -294 to -282. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 14 g.

Obverse
Diademed head of King Ptolemy I Soter facing right, wearing aegis around neck, with small Δ behind ear.
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with closed wings. "ΠΑΡ" monogram in left field. (King Ptolemy.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (294 BC - 282 BC)  Greek letters Π, Α, Ρ — Alexandria mint

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