Mnaeion - Ptolemy IV Philopator Alexandria

€180,802.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year219 BC - 217 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMnaeion (100)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight27.2 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#888, PCO#cpe.1_1.888, SvoronosPt#1117, SNG Copenhagen#196, Kraay&Hirm#803
Obverse descriptionBust of King Ptolemy III facing right, wearing crown with radiate diadem, aegis like a chlamys, and ornate trident over far shoulder, with middle prong ornamented with lotus bud.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCornucopiae bound with radiate royal diadem, looped so that the rays appear above the top of the horn which contains grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΔΙ
(Translation: King Ptolemy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (219 BC - 217 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2985245770
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