Drachm - Ptolemy IV Philopator

€1.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year220 BC - 219 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDrachm (1)
CurrencyPtolemaic drachm (bronze reform of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, circa 265/260 – 204 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight69 g
Dimensions41.5 mm
Thickness6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.2#493, PCO#cpe.1_2.B493, SvoronosPt#1126
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of god Zeus-Ammon facing right, wearing taenia with basileion.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia bound with royal diadem in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY ΛI
(Translation: King Ptolemy.)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (220 BC - 219 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2263201410
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