Ptolemaic Kingdom Trichryson - Ptolemy II, 282
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Trichryson - Ptolemy II
Year
282
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.83
Diameter (mm)
24.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Trichryson - Ptolemy II from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued in 282. Struck in Gold. Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 17.83 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Ptolemy I facing right, wearing a aegis around neck, with small Δ or other mark behind ear.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing on thunderbolt facing left. "Σ" monogram above Galatian shield in left field. "ΑΙ" monogram in right field. (King Ptolemy)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (-282)
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