Mnaieion - Arsinoe II

€116,471.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year252 BC - 249 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueMnaeion (100)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight28 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#390, PCO#cpe.1_1.390, SvoronosPt#475
Obverse descriptionVeiled Head of deified Queen Arsinoe II facing right, wearing horn of Ammon, diademed stephane, and lotus scepter over far shoulder, sometimes with serpent coiled around shaft.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringK
Reverse descriptionDouble cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits; a grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
(Translation: Arsinoe Philadelphus.)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (252 BC - 249 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8823247440
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