Mnaeion - Ptolemy III Joppa

€283,975.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year245 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMnaeion (100)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight27.55 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#870, PCO#cpe.1_1.870, SvoronosPt#1040
Obverse descriptionVeiled head of Queen Arsinoe II, wearing diademed stephane, horn of Ammon, and lotus scepter over far shoulder.
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. `ΠΡ` monogram in right field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ Γ ΙΟΠ Θ
(Translation: Arsinoe Philadelphus)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage3 (245 BC)  - regnal year Γ -
Catalog ID3407060750
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