Decadrachm - Berenike II Alexandria

€391,708.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year246 BC - 222 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDecadrachm (10)
CurrencyAttic drachm (reform of Berenice II, circa 246 – 221 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight42.77 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#744, PCO#cpe.1_1.744, SvoronosPt#972, BostonMFA#2277, SNG Lockett#3416, Jameson#1818
Obverse descriptionDiademed and veiled bust of Berenice II right, wearing necklace, dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCornucopiae containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim, the horn bound with royal diadem, its ends hanging straight, dotted border.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ-ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ
(Translation: Queen Berenice)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (246 BC - 222 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6550102160
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