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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Mnaeion - Ptolemy IV Philopator Sidon 217 BC - 204 BC
| Gold | 27.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy IV Philopator (221 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217 BC - 204 BC |
| Value | Mnaeion (100) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 27.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#307570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing right on thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
ΣΩ
ΣΙ
Translation: Ptolemy Philopator
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy IV Philopator wearing a distinctive elephant scalp headdress, which symbolizes his victory over the Seleucid Empire and his claim to the throne of Alexander the Great.
