Dichalkon - Ptolemy III Alexandria 246 BC - 222 BC
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 15 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 | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#326133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Bound cornucopia with royal diadem in left field. "ΧΡ" monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ
☧
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Lorber monogram 244
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy III on one side and an image of Zeus on the other, reflecting the blending of Greek and Egyptian cultures that occurred during the Ptolemaic period.
