Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetrobol - Ptolemy III Euergetes, -246 – -222
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrobol
Year
-246 – -222
Ruler
Ptolemy III Euergetes
(-246–-222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
46.4
Diameter (mm)
37.7
Thickness (mm)
6.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrobol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -246 to -222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 37.7 mm and weighs 46.4 g.
- Obverse
- Head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing taenia with basileion.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wing standing left on thunderbolt, head reverted. Cornucopia bound with royal diadem on shoulder. (King Ptolemy.)
- Edge
- Smooth and irregular.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 222 BC) | — |
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