Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 282
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Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
282
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued in 282. Struck in Silver. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 14 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of King Ptolemy I facing right, wearing aegis around neck, sometimes with Δ or other mark behind ear.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with closed wings. "Σ" monogram over Galatian shield in left field. (King Ptolemy)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (-282)
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