Chalkon - Ptolemy VI Philometor Cyprus

€295,726.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year181 BC - 145 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm (204 – 30 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.4 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosPt#1401
Obverse descriptionHead of Zeus Ammon right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, head facing left, lotus flower in left field. EYΛ between legs.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY EYΛ
(Translation: King Ptolemy EUL)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (181 BC - 145 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3717886860
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