Mnaieion - Arsinoe II 252 BC - 249 BC

Reverse

Double cornucopiae bound with royal diadem, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranate, and other fruits; a grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ

Translation: Arsinoe Philadelphus.

Edge

Plain

Comment

Ptolemy II Philadelphos (Ancient Greek Πτολεμαίος Φιλάδελφος / Ptolemaios Philadelphos: "Who loves his brother / sister") born 309/308 BC on the island of Cos1, died January 28 or 29, 246 BC, was a Pharaoh king of the Ptolemaic dynasty. He was instrumental in achieving a certain syncretism between Greek and Egyptian civilizations, and worked to make his kingdom the main focus of Hellenistic culture.

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Ptolémée II Philadelphe (en grec ancien Πτολεμαίος Φιλάδελφος / Ptolemaios Philadelphos : « Qui aime son frère / sa sœur ») né en 309/308 av. J.-C. à l'île de Cos1, mort le 28 ou 29 janvier 246 av. J.-C., est un roi pharaon de la dynastie ptolémaïque. Il a concouru à réaliser un certain syncrétisme entre la civilisation grecque et la civilisation égyptienne et a œuvré à faire de son royaume le foyer principal de la culture hellénistique.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Mnaieion - Arsinoe II coin is that it features the image of Queen Arsinoe II, who was a powerful and influential queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom during her reign from 252 BC to 249 BC. She was known for her political and military prowess, and her coinage was an important symbol of her reign and legacy. The coin's gold material and intricate design also reflect the wealth and prestige of the Ptolemaic Kingdom during this time period.

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