Ptolemaic Kingdom Obol - Ptolemy III Euergetes, -246 – -222

Alexandria

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency Attic drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Obol
Year -246 – -222
Ruler Ptolemy III Euergetes (-246–-222)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 11
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

Obol from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued from -246 to -222. Struck in Bronze. Measures 25 mm and weighs 11 g.

Obverse
Horned head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing taenia with basileion.
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia bound with royal diadem in left field. "XΡ" monogram between legs. (King Ptolemy (III).)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (246 BC - 222 BC)  Greek letters Χ, Ρ —

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