Ptolemaic Kingdom Octodrachm - Ptolemy VI Philometor, Cleopatra I, -180 – -176
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Gold Octodrachm
Year
-180 – -176
Ruler
Ptolemy VI Philometor
(-181–-145)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
27.84
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Gold Octodrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -180 to -176. Struck in Gold. Measures 28 mm and weighs 27.84 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Cleopatra I right, wearing stephane and veil. (Queen Cleopatra)
- Reverse
- Bust of Ptolemy VI right, wearing diadem. (King Ptolemy)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (180 BC - 176 BC) | — |
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