Ptolemaic Kingdom Octadrachm - Ptolemy I Soter, -294 – -282

Alexandria

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Octadrachm - Ptolemy I Soter
Year -294 – -282
Ruler Ptolemy I Soter (-305–-282)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 27
Diameter (mm) 35
Demonetized Yes

Description

Octadrachm - Ptolemy I Soter from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -294 to -282. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 27 g.

Obverse
Diademed head of King Ptolemy I facing right, aegis tied around neck, tiny Δ behind ear.
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. (King Ptolemy)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (294 BC - 282 BC)  Greek letters Α, Χ —

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