© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
Diobol - Ptolemy II Philadelphus 275 BC - 274 BC
| Bronze | 15.5 g | 29.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275 BC - 274 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with spread wings. "Σ" monogram over Galatian shield in left field. "AI" monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BΑΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Comment
Portrait of exceptional quality for this type of bronze, "Hellenistic", very close in style to the example in the Frankfurt museum (MP 56).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Diobol coin of Ptolemy II Philadelphus is that it features a unique blend of Egyptian and Greek elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's bust, wearing a traditional Egyptian psamtik crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek legend and a representation of the goddess Athena, reflecting the cultural fusion that characterized the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
