© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Drachm - Ptolemy IV Philopator Alexandria; ΔI 219 BC
219 BC year| Bronze | 68 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy IV Philopator (221 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 219 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (bronze reform of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, circa 265/260 – 204 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 68 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Filleted cornucopia in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ΔI
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy IV Philopator wearing a lion's skin, which symbolizes his role as a powerful and fierce leader.
