© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ 31 - Ptolemy V Epiphanes and Ptolemy VI Philometor Alexandria 203 BC - 181 BC
| Bronze | 21 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy V Epiphanes (203 BC - 181 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203 BC - 181 BC |
| Value | Octochalkon (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#299552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Two eagles with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, cornucopia to left.
Lettering: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ
Translation: "King Ptolemy"
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features two rulers, Ptolemy V Epiphanes and Ptolemy VI Philometor, which was a common practice in the Ptolemaic Kingdom to show the unity and cooperation between the ruling dynasty members.
