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Mnaeion - Ptolemy V 205 BC - 180 BC
| Gold | 27.75 g | - |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy V Epiphanes (203 BC - 181 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205 BC - 180 BC |
| Value | Mnaeion (100) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 27.75 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#300265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed cornucopias
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΛΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mnaeion coin is that it features the image of Ptolemy V, who was only 14 years old when he ascended to the throne, making him one of the youngest rulers of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Despite his young age, Ptolemy V's reign was marked by significant political and military achievements, including the successful defense of Egypt against the Seleucid Empire.
