Ptolemaic Kingdom Mnaeion - Ptolemy II, -253 – -246
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Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Mnaeion
Year
-253 – -246
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
27.72
Diameter (mm)
28.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Mnaeion from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -253 to -246. Struck in Gold. Measures 28.5 mm and weighs 27.72 g.
- Obverse
- Head of deified Queen Arsinoe II facing right, wearing diademed stephane and lotus-tipped sceptre 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)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (253 BC - 246 BC)
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