Ptolemaic Kingdom Obol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos, 294

Cyprus

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency Attic drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Obol
Year 294
Ruler Ptolemy II Philadelphus (-282–-246)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 7.6
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

Obol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued in 294. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.6 g.

Obverse
Head of deified King Alexander III facing right, wearing elephant headdress, mitra, and horn of Ammon at temple.
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt. "EY" and "XAΡ" monogram in left field. (King Ptolemy.)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (-294)  Greek letters Α, Χ, Ρ —

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