Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm - Ptolemy VI Philometor, -171 – -170
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Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-171 – -170
Ruler
Ptolemy VI Philometor
(-181–-145)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.27
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -171 to -170. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 14.27 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Ptolemy I to right, wearing aegis
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. In field to left, monogram of Ρ (reversed) and Β
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (171 BC - 170 BC) | — |
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