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⅛ Obol - Ptolemaios X 107 BC - 101 BC
| Bronze | 1.17 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy X Alexander I (107 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 107 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | ⅛ Obol (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.17 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#298879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ptolemaic Eagle facing left with closed wings, splitting letters.
Lettering: BA
Comment
The reverse lettering "BA" refers to Ptolemy X Alexander I. This coin is very similar to SvoronosPt #1732, which carried the lettering K∆ referring to Cleopatra III. This coin may have been minted at Kyrene, Cyprus.Interesting fact
The ⅛ Obol coin of Ptolemaios X (107 BC - 101 BC) from the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Ptolemaic Kingdom and other regions, including the Roman Republic. This coin, made of bronze and weighing 1.17g, would have been used in everyday transactions, such as buying goods at the market or paying taxes. Despite its small size and value, it played an important role in the economy of the time.
