Diobol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos Alexandreia mint

€145,881.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year285 BC - 260 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDiobol (⅓)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight14.6 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of Zeus-Ammon right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle with open wings standing left on thunderbolt; monogram over shield before, Γ between legs
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ Σ Γ
(Translation: King Ptolemy (monogram) 3)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (285 BC - 260 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9540936670
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