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Tetradrachm-Ptolemy IX Soter II 109 BC
109 BC year| Silver | 13.6 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy IX Soter II (116 BC - 107 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 109 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#283988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
LH to left, ΠA to right.
Translation: King Ptolemy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm-Ptolemy IX Soter II coin is that it features an image of the king wearing a distinctive elephant's scalp on his head, which symbolizes his victory over the elephants that were considered sacred in ancient Egypt. This design was unique to Ptolemy IX's coins and was not seen on any other coins of the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
