Ptolemaic Kingdom Pentekontadrachmon - Ptolemy II Philadelphus, -282 – -272
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Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Pentekontadrachmon - Ptolemy II Philadelphus
Year
-282 – -272
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.87
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Pentekontadrachmon - Ptolemy II Philadelphus from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -282 to -272. Struck in Gold. Measures 20 mm and weighs 13.87 g.
- Obverse
- Jugate busts facing right of King Ptolemy II diademed and wearing chlamys; and Queen Arsinoe II diademed and veiled. Galatian shield with thunderbolt device to the left. Double cornucopiae below Arsinoe's chin. (Of brothers.)
- Reverse
- Jugate busts facing right of King Ptolemy I diademed and wearing himation; and Queen Berenice I diademed and veiled. (Of god.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (282 BC - 272 BC) | — |
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