Chalkon - Ptolemaios VI

€62,177.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year170 BC - 145 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm (204 – 30 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight8.60 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosPt#1426, SNG Copenhagen#311, GCV#7901
Obverse descriptionHead of Zeus-Ammon
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTwo eagles standing, closed winged, on lightening bolt. Cornucopia in field at left. Two eagles symbolize period of shared rule of Ptolemy Philometor with his younger brother.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠTOΛEMAIOΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ
(Translation: King Ptolemy)
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (170 BC - 145 BC)  - Alexandria -
Catalog ID3780411460
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