© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Drachm - Ptolemy IV Philopator 220 BC - 219 BC
| Bronze | 69 g | 41.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy IV Philopator (221 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220 BC - 219 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (bronze reform of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, circa 265/260 – 204 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 69 g |
| Diameter | 41.5 mm |
| Thickness | 6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#183725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia bound with royal diadem in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY
ΛI
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weiser# 51Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ptolemy IV Philopator Drachm coin is that it features an image of the king wearing a distinctive elephant scalp headdress, which symbolizes his victory over the Seleucid Empire and his claim to the throne of Alexander the Great.
