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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Ptolemy VI Philometor Uncertain Cypriote 171 BC - 170 BC
| Silver | 14.27 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 171 BC - 170 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.27 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#185679 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. In field to left, monogram of Ρ (reversed) and Β
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
Ρ Β
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy VI Philometor wearing a distinctive elephant scalp headdress, which symbolizes his victory over the Seleucid Empire and highlights his authority as a powerful ruler.
