© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Mnaeion - Ptolemy V 205 BC - 180 BC
| Gold | 27.77 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 | 27.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#398468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiate cornucopiae bound with royal diadem and surmounted by radiate crown; at either side, star. In lower right field, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Comment
Svoronos 1527 and pl. 41, 18; Hunterian III pl. 83, 11.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Mnaeion coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy V, who was only 14 years old when he ascended to the throne, making him one of the youngest rulers in ancient Egyptian history.
