Marathos Æ20, -169 – -168
Ptolemy VI and Marathos
Information
Country
Marathos
Marathos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Æ20
Year
-169 – -168
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Æ20 from Marathos. Issued from -169 to -168. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 7 g.
- Obverse
- Bust to the right of Ptolemy VI in Hermes, laureate and draped, a caduceus over shoulder. Border of dots.
- Reverse
- Marathos beardless, standing left with drapery about middle body and over left arm, holding aphlaston in right hand; on right, mint name downwards; on left, date; flanking Marathos legs, mint letters. Border of dots and concave field.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (169 BC - 168 BC) | — | year 91 |
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