Ptolemaic Kingdom Chalkon - Ptolemy VI Philometor, -181 – -145
Cyprus
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-181 – -145
Ruler
Ptolemy VI Philometor
(-181–-145)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.4
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -181 to -145. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 11.4 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Zeus Ammon right
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, head facing left, lotus flower in left field. EYΛ between legs. (King Ptolemy EUL)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (181 BC - 145 BC) | — |
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