Ptolemaic Kingdom Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II, 282
Alexandria
Information
Country
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Ptolemaic Kingdom
Currency
Ptolemaic drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
282
Ruler
Ptolemy II Philadelphus
(-282–-246)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.96
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Ptolemaic Kingdom. Issued in 282. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.96 g.
- Obverse
- Head of King Ptolemy I facing right, wearing a aegis around neck, with small Δ or other mark behind ear.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above Gallic shield; O between legs. (King Ptolemy)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ND (-282)
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