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Drachm - Ptolemy III Euergetes Alexandria 246 BC - 222 BC
| Bronze | 66.04 g | 40.0 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 | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 66.04 g |
| Diameter | 40.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia in left field. "ΧΡ" monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
ΧΡ
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy III Euergetes, who was a powerful pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, on one side, and an image of Zeus on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency during Ptolemy III's reign, which lasted from 246 BC to 222 BC.
