Obol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos Tyre

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IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year266 BC - 261 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight12 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) PCO#cpe.1_2.B334, SvoronosPt#836
Obverse descriptionBearded head of Zeus Ammon facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia and club in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY
(Translation: King Ptolemy.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (266 BC - 261 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9595571520
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