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Octodrachm - Ptolemy VI Philometor, Cleopatra I 180 BC - 176 BC
| Gold | 27.84 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 180 BC - 176 BC |
| Value | Gold Octodrachm (100) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 27.84 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Ptolemy VI right, wearing diadem.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠTOΛEMAIOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ
Translation: King Ptolemy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Octodrachm coin featuring Ptolemy VI Philometor and Cleopatra I is that it was used as a form of propaganda to promote the Ptolemaic Kingdom's wealth and power. The coin's gold content and intricate design were meant to convey the kingdom's riches and the rulers' authority. Additionally, the coin's imagery, featuring the king and queen, was meant to reinforce their divine right to rule and their connection to the gods.
