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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Trichryson - Ptolemy II Alexandria 282 BC
282 BC year| Gold | 17.83 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 282 BC |
| Value | 1 Trichryson = 1 gold Pentadrachm = 60 silver Drachms |
| Currency | Ptolemaic drachm (second reform of Ptolemy I Soter, circa 294 – 272 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 17.83 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#302901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing on thunderbolt facing left. "Σ" monogram above Galatian shield in left field. "ΑΙ" monogram in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ
Translation: King Ptolemy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trichryson - Ptolemy II (Alexandria) coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy II on one side and an image of the goddess Athena on the other, highlighting the blending of Greek and Egyptian cultures that occurred during the Ptolemaic period.
