© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
Chalkon - Ptolemy III Tyre 246 BC - 222 BC
| Bronze | 3.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy III Euergetes (246 BC - 222 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 222 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#431224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border
Symbol (left field): club.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy III on one side and a depiction of the goddess Tyche on the other, symbolizing the dual nature of the Ptolemaic Kingdom's rule - both royal and divine.
