© andrewdotcoza
© andrewdotcoza
⅛ Obol - Cleopatra III 107 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 0.84 g | 11.2 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Cleopatra III (116 BC - 101 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 107 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | ⅛ Obol (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 11.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ptolemaic Eagle facing left with closed wings, splitting letters.
Lettering: K∆
Comment
The reverse lettering "K∆" refers to Cleopatra III. This coin is very similar to SvoronosPt #1733, which carried the lettering BA referring to Ptolemy X Alexander I. This coin may have been minted at Kyrene, Cyprus.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cleopatra III, who was one of the few female pharaohs of ancient Egypt and ruled during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval. Despite her short reign, she played a significant role in shaping the history of the region and her legacy continues to fascinate historians and archaeologists today.
