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Diobol - Ptolemy II Ptolemais/Ake 266 BC - 261 BC
| Bronze | 22.60 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 266 BC - 261 BC |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.60 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#283973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings facing left, standing on thunderbolt. Double cornucopia above, sometimes bound with royal diadem. "ΟΠΕ" monogram in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Diobol coin of Ptolemy II is that it features an image of the king wearing a distinctive elephant's scalp on his head, which was a symbol of his victory over the elephants that had been used by his predecessor, Ptolemy I. This image was meant to showcase Ptolemy II's power and authority as a ruler, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
