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Pentadrachm - Berenike II 241 BC - 221 BC
| Gold | 21.5 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Berenice II (246 BC - 221 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 241 BC - 221 BC |
| Value | Gold Pentadrachm (60) |
| Currency | Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 21.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#182264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cornucopia containing grain ear, pyramidal cake, and pomegranate, grape cluster hanging from left side of rim, the horn bound with royal diadem, its ends hanging straight. Two six-pointed stars in left and right fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ
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Translation: Queen Berenice.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pentadrachm - Berenike II (241 BC - 221 BC) coin is that it features the image of a horned god, believed to be Ammon, on the obverse (front side), which was a common feature on Ptolemaic coins during this period. This highlights the influence of Egyptian culture and religion on the Ptolemaic Kingdom, which was a Greek dynasty that ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great.
