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Dichalkon - Ptolemy III Paphos 246 BC - 222 BC
| Bronze | 1.8 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 | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#376443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border
Symbol (left field): lotus blossom.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ.
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Edge
Plain
Comment
http://numismatics.org/pco/id/cpe.1_2.B442Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy III on one side and a depiction of the goddess Aphrodite on the other, reflecting the cultural and religious influences of the Ptolemaic Kingdom during that time period.
