Unknown Denomination - Ptolemy II 261 BC - 260 BC
| Silver | 1.71 g | - |
| Issuer | Judea |
|---|---|
| Pharaoh | Ptolemy II Philadelphus (282 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 261 BC - 260 BC |
| Currency | Shekel (333 BC-260 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.71 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#90254 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription to left of eagle, wings spread, half turned left standing upon thunderbolt, BA between inscription and eagle
Script: Hebrew
Lettering:
BA
יהדה
Translation: yhdh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy II on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other, highlighting the blending of Greek and Egyptian cultures during the Ptolemaic period.
