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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Mnaeion - Ptolemy V 202 BC - 200 BC
| Gold | 27.73 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy V Epiphanes (203 BC - 181 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Mnaeion (100) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 27.73 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; in left field, Θ and between legs, NI.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΠTOΛEMAIOY
Comment
Uncertain military mint in Phoenicia.
Only four specimens listed by Svoronos.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mnaeion - Ptolemy V coin is that it features the image of a bee on one side, which was a symbol of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and represented the kingdom's prosperity and wealth.
