Ptolemaic Kingdom Æ 31 - Ptolemy V Epiphanes and Ptolemy VI Philometor, -203 – -181
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Octochalkon
Year
-203 – -181
Ruler
Ptolemy V Epiphanes
(-203–-181)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
28
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octochalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -203 to -181. Struck in Bronze. Measures 31 mm and weighs 28 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right.
- Reverse
- Two eagles with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopia to left. ("King Ptolemy")
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (203 BC - 181 BC) | — |
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