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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy VI Philometor Alexandria 180 BC - 164 BC
| Silver | 14.24 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 180 BC - 164 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.24 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle, with closed wings, standing left on thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy VI Philometor wearing a royal diadem, which symbolizes his status as a king. Additionally, the coin's design includes an image of the goddess Athena, who was revered as a patron deity of the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The coin's silver content and weight of 14.24 grams also make it a valuable and significant artifact from the ancient world.
