© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy V Tripolis 202 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 13.98 g | - |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy V Epiphanes (203 BC - 181 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.98 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#283979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle facing left, standing on thunderbolt, ΝΙ between legs; ΤΡ mintmark surrounded by palm fronds at left, Α at right; text flanking; dotted border surrounding all.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΤΡ
Α
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Ptolemy V (Tripolis) coin is that it features a unique blend of Egyptian and Greek elements on its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Ptolemy V, while the reverse side features an image of the Egyptian goddess Isis, demonstrating the cultural fusion that occurred during the Ptolemaic period.
