© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Alexandria 282 BC
282 BC year| Silver | 14.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 282 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above Gallic shield; I between legs.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
Translation: King Ptolemy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II (Alexandria) (282 BC) coin is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front side), which was a common feature on many coins of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The Ptolemaic Kingdom was a Hellenistic kingdom that was established in Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, and it lasted until the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC. The Tetradrachm coin was widely used throughout the kingdom and was considered a standard unit of currency.
