Ptolemaic Kingdom Diobol - Ptolemy II, -266 – -261
Ptolemais/Ake
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Diobol
Year
-266 – -261
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
22.6
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Diobol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -266 to -261. Struck in Bronze. Measures 31 mm and weighs 22.6 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings facing left, standing on thunderbolt. Double cornucopia above, sometimes bound with royal diadem. "ΟΠΕ" monogram in left field. (King Ptolemy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (266 BC - 261 BC) | — |
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