© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy I Soter Alexandreia 294 BC - 282 BC
| Silver | 14.0 g | 27.0 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 | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.0 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#176672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with closed wings. "ΠΑΡ" monogram in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙOΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
P
Translation: King Ptolemy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Ptolemy I Soter is that it features the image of a horned god, believed to be the deity Ammon, on the reverse side. This image was a symbol of the Ptolemaic Kingdom's connection to the ancient Egyptian culture and religion.
