Ptolemaic Kingdom Decadrachm - Arsinoe II, -261 – -252
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Decadrachm
Year
-261 – -252
Ruler
Arsinoe II
(-285–-246)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
30
Diameter (mm)
32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Decadrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -261 to -252. Struck in Silver. Measures 32 mm and weighs 30 g.
- Obverse
- Veiled head of deified Queen Arsinoe II facing right, wearing diademed stephane, horn of Ammon, and lotus-tipped scepter over far shoulder, sometimes with serpent coiled around shaft.
- Reverse
- Double cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits; a grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn. (Arsinoe Philadelphus)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (261 BC - 252 BC) | — |
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