Ptolemaic Kingdom Mnaeion - Ptolemy IV Philopator, -219 – -217
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Mnaeion
Year
-219 – -217
Ruler
Ptolemy IV Philopator
(-221–-203)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
27.2
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Mnaeion from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -219 to -217. Struck in Gold. Measures 27 mm and weighs 27.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of King Ptolemy III facing right, wearing crown with radiate diadem, aegis like a chlamys, and ornate trident over far shoulder, with middle prong ornamented with lotus bud.
- Reverse
- Cornucopiae bound with radiate royal diadem, looped so that the rays appear above the top of the horn which contains grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim. (King Ptolemy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (219 BC - 217 BC) | — | € 14000,00 |
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