Chalkon - Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (145 BC - 116 BC) front Chalkon - Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (145 BC - 116 BC) back
Chalkon - Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II (145 BC - 116 BC) photo
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Chalkon - Ptolemy VIII Euergetes II 145 BC - 116 BC

 
Copper 1.12 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC))
King
Ptolemy VIII Physcon (145 BC - 116 BC)
Years
145 BC - 116 BC
Value
Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency
Drachm (204 – 30 BC)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.12 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#376782
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double cornucopia tied with fillets.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ.

Translation: KING PTOLEMY.