Tetradrachm - Cleopatra VII Ascalon

Issuer Ptolemaic Kingdom
Year 50 BC - 49 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm (204 – 30 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 13.04 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#6077, BMC Greek#20
Obverse description Diademed and draped bust of Cleopatra VII right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm-branch under right wing; dove in field to left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΙΕΡΑΣΑΣΥΛΟΥ ΑΣΚΑΛΩΝΙΤΩΝ LΝΕ
(Translation: Sacred and Inviolate of (the people of) Ascalon Year 55)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (50 BC - 49 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2180525900
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