Ptolemaic Kingdom Æ28–29 - Kleopatra VII, 47
Cyprus
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
(204)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Octochalkon
Year
47
Ruler
Cleopatra VII Philopator
(-51–-30)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.77
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Octochalkon from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued in 47. Struck in Bronze. Measures 28 mm and weighs 14.77 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped bust of Cleopatra VII right, as Aphrodite, cradling winged infant Ptolemy XV Caesarion, as Eros; scepter to left.
- Reverse
- Two cornucopias bound with fillet; ΚΥΠΡ monogram in right field.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-47) | — |
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