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Æ20 Ptolemy VI and Marathos 169 BC - 168 BC
| Bronze | 7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Marathos (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 168 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Marathos beardless, standing left with drapery about middle body and over left arm, holding aphlaston in right hand; on right, mint name downwards; on left, date; flanking Marathos legs, mint letters.
Border of dots and concave field.
Script: Phoenician
Lettering:
𐤔𐤑אאאא𐤗𐤖
ש 𐤌
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare dual-ruler design, with both Ptolemy VI and Marathos depicted on the obverse side. This coin was minted during a brief period of co-rule between the two leaders, and its unique design reflects the political alliance between the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the city of Marathos.