Ptolemaic Kingdom Drachm - Ptolemy IV Philopator, -220 – -219
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
-220 – -219
Ruler
Ptolemy IV Philopator
(-221–-203)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
69
Diameter (mm)
41.5
Thickness (mm)
6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -220 to -219. Struck in Bronze. Measures 41.5 mm and weighs 69 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing taenia with basileion.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia bound with royal diadem in left field. (King Ptolemy.)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (220 BC - 219 BC) | — |
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