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Tetradrachm - Ptolemy VI / VIII Alexandreia 169 BC - 116 BC
| Gold | 13.92 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC) Ptolemy VIII Physcon (145 BC - 116 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 116 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (204 – 30 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 13.92 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#275263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two cornucopias bound together
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΡΣΙΝΟΗΣ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII on opposite sides, highlighting the unique political situation of the Ptolemaic Kingdom during their reign, where two rulers shared power simultaneously.
