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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy V Ptolemais/Ake; ΠΤ mintmark 7 199 BC
7 (199 BC) year| Silver | 13.87 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy V Epiphanes (203 BC - 181 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7 (199 BC) |
| Calendar | Ptolemaic Kingdom - Ptolemy V era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.87 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#284299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle facing left, standing on thunderbolt; ΠΤ mintmark at left, date at right; text flanking; dotted border surrounding all
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΠΤ
LΖ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy V, who was only 14 years old when he ascended to the throne, making him one of the youngest rulers of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. Despite his young age, he went on to rule for 25 years and implemented several significant reforms, including the establishment of a new calendar system and the promotion of Greek culture and language throughout the kingdom.
