Ptolemaic Kingdom Mnaeion - Arsinoe II, -180 – -145
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Attic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Mnaeion
Year
-180 – -145
Ruler
Ptolemy VI Philometor
(-181–-145)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
27.7
Diameter (mm)
29.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Mnaeion from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -180 to -145. Struck in Gold. Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 27.7 g.
- Obverse
- Veiled head of Queen Arsinoe II, wearing diademed stephane, horn of Ammon, and lotus scepter over far shoulder. "K" monogram in the left.
- Reverse
- Double cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits. A grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn. (Arsinoe Philadelphus)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (180 BC - 145 BC) | — | € 37000,00 |
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