Ptolemaic Kingdom Hemidrachm - Berenike II, -246 – -222
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemidrachm
Year
-246 – -222
Rulers
Ptolemy III Euergetes
(-246–-222)
, Berenice II
(-246–-221)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.13
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemidrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -246 to -222. Struck in Gold. Measures 14 mm and weighs 2.13 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and veiled bust of Berenice II right, wearing necklace, dotted border.
- Reverse
- Cornucopia bound with diadem; star to either side (symbols of the Dioscuri), dotted border. (Queen Berenice)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 222 BC) | — |
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