Mnaeion - Ptolemy VI Kition

€283,974.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year159 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMnaeion (100)
CurrencyDrachm (204 – 30 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight27.85 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosPt#–, SNG Copenhagen#
Obverse descriptionDiademed, draped head of Arsinoe II facing right, lotus-tipped sceptre over shoulder; dotted border surrounding all.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionFilleted double cornucopia; date at left, mintmark at right; text flanking; dotted border surrounding all.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ LΚΓ ΚΙ
Edge
MintΚΙ
Citium, Cyprus, modern-day
Larnaca, Cyprus
Mintage23 (159 BC) ΚΙ - -
Catalog ID1861543960
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