Ptolemaic Kingdom Mnaieion - Arsinoe II, -254 – -252
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Mnaeion = 1 gold Octadrachm
Year
-254 – -252
Ruler
Arsinoe II
(-285–-246)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
27.8
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Mnaeion = 1 gold Octadrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -254 to -252. Struck in Gold. Measures 29 mm and weighs 27.8 g.
- Obverse
- Veiled Head of deified Arsinoe II facing right, with ram's horn, wearing diademed stephane, lotus scepter over far shoulder, sometimes with serpent coiled around shaft. Dotted border around.
- Reverse
- Double Cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits, a grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn. Dotted border around.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (254 BC - 252 BC)
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