Ptolemaic Kingdom Hemiobol - Ptolemy II, -266 – -261
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemiobol
Year
-266 – -261
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.4
Diameter (mm)
19.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemiobol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -266 to -261. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19.4 mm and weighs 4.4 g.
- Obverse
- Horned head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing taenia with basileion.
- Reverse
- Eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt. (King Ptolemy.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (266 BC - 261 BC) | — |
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