Pentadrachm - Berenike II

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IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year241 BC - 221 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Pentadrachm (60)
CurrencyAttic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight21.5 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Lorber 1.1#745, PCO#cpe.1_1.745, SvoronosPt#973, BostonMFA#2278
Obverse descriptionDiademed and veiled bust of Queen Berenice II facing right, wearing necklace.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionCornucopia containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim, the horn bound with royal diadem, its ends hanging straight. Two six-pointed stars in left and right fields.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ E
(Translation: Queen Berenice.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (241 BC - 221 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5719139270
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