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Tetarte - Ptolemy I Soter Alexandreia 305 BC - 282 BC
| Gold | 1.79 g | 11.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy I Soter (305 BC - 282 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 305 BC - 282 BC |
| Value | 1 Tetarte = 1 gold Triobol = ⅒ Trichryson = ½ gold Drachm = 6 silver Drachms |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.79 g |
| Diameter | 11.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle with open wings standing on thunderbolt to left. To left, monogram of ΜΥ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
ΜΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetarte coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy I Soter, the founder of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trading during the Ptolemaic Kingdom era, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
