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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ 30 - Ptolemy VIII Physcon and Ptolemy VI Philometor Alexandria 181 BC - 116 BC
| Bronze | 22.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy VIII Physcon (145 BC - 116 BC) Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 181 BC - 116 BC |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#386232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Two eagles with closed wings standing to left on thunderbolt; cornucopia in left field
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟY ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Translation: King Ptolemy
Comment
Two eagles typically denotes joint rule.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two rulers, Ptolemy VIII Physcon and Ptolemy VI Philometor, who were brothers and co-rulers of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. This coin is a rare example of a coin that depicts two rulers together, highlighting the unique political situation of the Ptolemaic Kingdom during their reign.
