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Mnaeion - Berenike II Alexandria 211 BC - 210 BC
| Gold | 23.23 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Berenice II (246 BC - 221 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 210 BC |
| Value | Mnaeion (100) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 23.23 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#181818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cornucopia bound with royal diadem, containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, pomegranate, and grape cluster hanging from left side of the rim.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ
Translation: Queen Berenice.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Berenice II, who was the wife of Ptolemy III and the daughter of Magas, the king of Cyrene. She was known for her beauty and was often depicted on coins with a crown of flowers, symbolizing her royal status and her connection to the goddess Aphrodite.
