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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Decadrachm - Berenike II Alexandria 246 BC - 222 BC
| Gold | 42.77 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Berenice II (246 BC - 221 BC) |
| King | Ptolemy III Euergetes (246 BC - 222 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 222 BC |
| Value | Decadrachm (10) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (reform of Berenice II, circa 246 – 221 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 42.77 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#391708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim, the horn bound with royal diadem, its ends hanging straight, dotted border.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ-ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ
Translation: Queen Berenice
Comment
E. Svoronos 972 and pl. 29, 1 (Ephesus); Mørkholm, EHC 307; Pozzi 3236.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Decadrachm - Berenike II (Alexandria) coin is that it features the image of a horned god, believed to be the Egyptian god Amun, on the obverse (front side), which was a departure from the traditional Greek depictions of gods and goddesses on coins. This suggests that the Ptolemaic Kingdom was trying to promote the idea of a syncretic religion that combined elements of both Egyptian and Greek cultures.
