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Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Philadelphos Alexandreia 282 BC
282 BC year| Silver | 14.0 g | 28.5 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 | 14.0 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#195887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, with closed wings. "Σ" monogram over Galatian shield in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
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Translation: King Ptolemy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Philadelphos (Alexandreia) 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. This suggests that the Ptolemaic Kingdom placed a strong emphasis on the cultural and religious influences of ancient Greece, even though they were ruling over a vast and diverse empire that stretched from Egypt to the Mediterranean.
