Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetarte - Ptolemy I Soter, -305 – -282

Alexandreia

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetarte - Ptolemy I Soter
Year -305 – -282
Ruler Ptolemy I Soter (-305–-282)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.79
Diameter (mm) 11
Demonetized Yes

Description

Tetarte - Ptolemy I Soter from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -305 to -282. Struck in Gold. Measures 11 mm and weighs 1.79 g.

Obverse
Bust of Ptolemy I to right, wearing diadem and aegis around his neck
Reverse
Eagle with open wings standing on thunderbolt to left. To left, monogram of ΜΥ

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (305 BC - 282 BC)  Greek letters Μ, Υ —

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