© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Mnaieion - Ptolemy II Philadelphos 282 BC - 272 BC
| Gold | 28 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282 BC - 272 BC |
| Value | 1 Mnaeion = 1 gold Octadrachm = 100 silver Drachms |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (early reform of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, circa August 272 – 265/260 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#180798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jugate busts of King Ptolemy I and Queen Berenice I facing right. The former diademed and wearing himation. The latter diademed and veiled.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘΕΩΝ
Translation: Of god.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ptolemy II Philadelphos coin is that it features an image of the king wearing a distinctive elephant scalp headdress, which symbolizes his connection to the Egyptian pharaohs and their association with the goddess Hathor.
