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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tritartémorion - Nectanebo II 360 BC - 343 BC
| Silver | 0.5 g | 7 mm |
| Issuer | Egypt (ancient) |
|---|---|
| Pharaoh | Nectanebo II (360-342 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 343 BC |
| Value | 6 Chalkoi (⅛) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#77753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two eagles facing each other, between them, the hieroglyph nefer (heart and trachea); in the lower field, the hieroglyph neb (basket); behind each eagle, olive branches taken from Athenian monetary iconography
Lettering: Nefer / Neb
Edge
Rough
Comment
http://www.cngcoins.com/photos/CNR/CNG_CNR_2014-04.pdfInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Tritartémorion - Nectanebo II coin is that it features the image of a king with a distinctive crown, which is believed to represent the pharaoh Nectanebo II himself. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 360 BC to 343 BC, and it is considered a rare and valuable artifact from ancient Egypt.