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© Bibliothèque nationale de France
Obol - Ptolemy IV Philopator 246 BC - 222 BC
| Bronze | 9.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy IV Philopator (221 BC - 203 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 222 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (bronze reform of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, circa 265/260 – 204 BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#49712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, head reverted. Cornucopia (sometimes bound with royal diadem) above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Λ
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Edge
Beveled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin of Ptolemy IV Philopator is that it features a unique blend of Egyptian and Greek elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's portrait, while the reverse side shows an image of the Egyptian goddess Isis, demonstrating the cultural fusion that characterized the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
