Tetradrachm - Cleopatra VII Ascalon

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IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year50 BC - 49 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (204 – 30 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight13.04 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#6077, BMC Greek#20
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm-branch under right wing; dove in field to left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΙΕΡΑΣΑΣΥΛΟΥ ΑΣΚΑΛΩΝΙΤΩΝ LΝΕ
(Translation: Sacred and Inviolate of (the people of) Ascalon Year 55)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (50 BC - 49 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2180525900
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