Tetradrachm-Ptolemy IX Soter II

€283,988.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom
Year109 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (204 – 30 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight13.6 g
Dimensions24.5 mm
Thickness3.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosPt#1669, SNG Copenhagen#352
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of Ptolemy IX right, wearing aegis.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left on thunderbolt
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ LH to left, ΠA to right.
(Translation: King Ptolemy)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-109)  - Alexandria Mint -
Catalog ID6432904470
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