Hemichalkon - Ptolemy II Philadelphus
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Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom |
Year | 266 BC - 261 BC |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Hemichalkon = 1/2 Chalkon = 1⁄16 Obol = 1⁄96 Drachm |
Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (early reform of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, circa August 272 – 265/260 BC) |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 4.3 g |
Dimensions | 18 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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Reference(s) | Lorber 1.2#B342, PCO#cpe.1_2.B342, SvoronosPt#762, SNG Copenhagen#191, SNG Fitzwilliam#134584 |