Ptolemaic Kingdom Dichaklon - Ptolemy II, -271 – -261

Cyrene

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency Attic drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dichalkon
Year -271 – -261
Ruler Ptolemy II Philadelphus (-282–-246)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 7.5
Diameter (mm) 24
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dichalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -271 to -261. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 7.5 g.

Obverse
Head of King Ptolemy I facing right, diademed, wearing aegis around neck.
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt. "ΜΑΓ" monogram above. (King Ptolemy. Magas)
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (271 BC - 261 BC)  Greek letters Μ, Α, Γ —
ND (271 BC - 261 BC)  Greek letters Μ, Α, Γ —
ND (271 BC - 261 BC)  Greek letters Μ, Α, Γ —

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