Mnaeion - Arsinoe II

Issuer Ptolemaic Kingdom
Year 180 BC - 145 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Mnaeion (100)
Currency Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
Composition Gold
Weight 27.7 g
Diameter 29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosPt#1498, SNG Copenhagen#321, SNG Copenhagen#322, BostonMFA#2293
Obverse description Veiled 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 description Double cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits. A grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
(Translation: Arsinoe Philadelphus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (180 BC - 145 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3233937040
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