Mnaeion - Berenike II Alexandria

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IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year211 BC - 210 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMnaeion (100)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight23.23 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#895, PCO#cpe.1_1.895, SNG Copenhagen#169, BostonMFA#2348
Obverse descriptionDiademed and veiled bust of Queen Berenice II facing right, wearing necklace.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, pomegranate, and grape cluster hanging from left side of the rim.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ
(Translation: Queen Berenice.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (211 BC - 210 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6618680100
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