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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy V Epiphanes 205 BC - 180 BC
| Silver | 12.7 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy V Epiphanes (203 BC - 181 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 205 BC - 180 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΩΣ
Translation: King Ptolemy
Comment
Olivier 3584–3588.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Ptolemy V Epiphanes is that it features a unique blend of Egyptian and Greek elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's portrait, while the reverse side shows an image of the Egyptian goddess Isis, demonstrating the cultural fusion that characterized the Ptolemaic Kingdom.
