Mnaeion - Arsinoe II

€382,706.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year180 BC - 145 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMnaeion (100)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight27.7 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosPt#1498, SNG Copenhagen#321, SNG Copenhagen#322, BostonMFA#2293
Obverse descriptionVeiled head of Queen Arsinoe II, wearing diademed stephane, horn of Ammon, and lotus scepter over far shoulder. `K` monogram in the left.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDouble cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits. A grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
(Translation: Arsinoe Philadelphus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (180 BC - 145 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3233937040
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