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Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Philadelphos Sidon 285 BC - 246 BC
| Silver | 13.2 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 285 BC - 246 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.2 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#372677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt.
Mint in left field, undated.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
ΣΙ
Translation: King Ptolemy (II)
Comment
Possibly struck in 274 BC.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Ptolemy II Philadelphos (Sidon) coin is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side depicts a portrait of Ptolemy II himself. This coin was minted during Ptolemy II's reign, which lasted from 285 BC to 246 BC, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 13.2 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
