Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Philadelphos, -285 – -246

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Information

Country Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Tetradrachm
Year -285 – -246
Ruler Ptolemy II Philadelphus (-282–-246)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 13.2
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (285 BC - 246 BC)  Lorber #505a - without symbol behind Ptolemy ear
ND (285 BC - 246 BC)  Lorber #505b - with Δ behind Ptolemy ear
ND (285 BC - 246 BC)  Lorber #505c - with Κ behind Ptolemy ear

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