Trichryson - Ptolemy II Philadelphοs Tyre

€453,655.00
IssuerPtolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC))
Year285 BC - 246 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Trichryson = 1 gold Pentadrachm = 60 silver Drachms
CurrencyPtolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight17.83 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SvoronosPt#636 , BMC Alex#74 , Weber#8256
Obverse descriptionFace and Neck Bust of Ptolemy II Philadelphοs, wearing a diadem, facing right with dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionRoyal Eagle standing on thunderbolt, wings closed and to left, with club and control mark in front. Dotted border and Greek lettering.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY H
(Translation: King Ptolemy H - [Control Mark])
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (285 BC - 246 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5722418580
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