Ptolemaic Kingdom Æ15 - Ptolemy III Euergetes, -246 – -221
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Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ15 - Ptolemy III Euergetes
Year
-246 – -221
Ruler
Ptolemy III Euergetes
(-246–-222)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.9
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ15 - Ptolemy III Euergetes from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -246 to -221. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 2.9 g.
- Obverse
- Horned head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing taenia with basileion.
- Reverse
- Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Trident in left field. (King Ptolemy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 221 BC) | — |
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