Æ20 Ptolemy VI and Marathos

€2.00
IssuerMarathos
Year169 BC - 168 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight7 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#160 Greek
Obverse descriptionCrowned double-headed eagle with a shield on its chest.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCross pattée and fleury.
Reverse scriptPhoenician
Reverse lettering✠ CRVCEM : TVAM : ADORAMVS :
EdgePlain
MintCasale (modern-day Casale Monferrato), Italy
Mintage
Catalog ID9221297090
CommentsThis coin is an imitation of the Liard of Mary, princess of Dombes.