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Octadrachm - Ptolemy I Soter Alexandria 294 BC - 282 BC
| Silver | 27 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy I Soter (305 BC - 282 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 294 BC - 282 BC |
| Value | 1 Octadrachm = 8 Drachms |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#308962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Translation: King Ptolemy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Ptolemy I Soter Octadrachm coin is that it features the first known portrait of a Greek king on a coin, with Ptolemy I depicted wearing a diadem and a lion's skin headdress. This coinage was a departure from the traditional Greek coinage that featured gods and goddesses, and marked a shift towards the use of realistic portraits on coins.
