© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Alexandria 282 BC
282 BC year| Silver | 13.96 g | 27 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 | 13.96 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#400512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; to left, monogram above Gallic shield; O 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, while the reverse (back) side features an image of a sitting Ptolemy II, signifying his role as the ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
