Hemiobol - Ptolemy I Soter Alexandria

€295,714.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year294 BC - 285 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueHemiobol (1⁄12)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight3.8 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.2#18a, PCO#cpe.1_2.B18a, SvoronosPt#163
Obverse descriptionHead of deified Alexander facing right, wearing mitra, with ram`s horn at temple and long, wavy hair.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread. `XA` monogram and helmet in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
(Translation: King Ptolemy)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (294 BC - 285 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9972920740
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