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Obol - Ptolemy III Euergetes Alexandria 246 BC - 222 BC
| Bronze | 11 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy III Euergetes (246 BC - 222 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 222 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. Cornucopia bound with royal diadem in left field. "XΡ" monogram between legs.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ
☧
Translation: King Ptolemy (III).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin of Ptolemy III Euergetes is that it features an image of the king wearing a distinctive elephant's scalp on his head, which symbolizes his victory over the Seleucid Empire and his claim to the throne of Alexander the Great.
