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Obol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos Cyprus 294 BC
294 BC year| Bronze | 7.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 294 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#295718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings standing left on thunderbolt. "EY" and "XAΡ" monogram in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY
EY
XAP
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Attributed by Catharine C. Lorber to the uncertain mint 9, located in Cyprus.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin of Ptolemy II Philadelphos (Cyprus) is that it features an image of a dolphin on one side, which was a symbol of the Ptolemaic Kingdom and represented the kingdom's maritime power and trade routes.
