© David L. Barrette
© David L. Barrette
Hemichalkous - Ptolemy VI 176 BC - 170 BC
| Copper | 2.9 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 176 BC - 170 BC |
| Value | Hemichalkon (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#80600 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Closed wing eagle with lotus blossom to left. No monitoring number between eagles legs.
Lettering: ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Hemichalkous coin featuring Ptolemy VI was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that showcased the Ptolemaic dynasty's influence on Egyptian culture. Despite being made of copper, which was a less valuable material than other metals used in coinage at the time, the Hemichalkous coin was still widely used in trade and commerce due to its official status as a standard circulation coin. This coin's design, featuring the image of Ptolemy VI, served as a symbol of the Ptolemaic Kingdom's power and authority.
