Ptolemaic Kingdom Drachm - Ptolemy III Euergetes, -246 – -222
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
-246 – -222
Ruler
Ptolemy III Euergetes
(-246–-222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
66.04
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -246 to -222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 40 mm and weighs 66.04 g.
- Obverse
- Head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing horn of Ammon, and taenia with basileion.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia in left field. "ΧΡ" monogram below. (King Ptolemy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 222 BC) | — |
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