Bronze Coin of Ptolemy VI Philometor, Alexandria, 180 BCE–170 BCE. 1953.171.1775

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1953.171.1775

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 23.3
    • Diameter (in mm): 28
  • Countermark: Rev.; cornucopiae

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 180 BCE - 170 BCE
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Bronze

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Head of Zeus Ammon r. with diadem and floral ornament; dotted border

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
    • Type: Eagle l. on fulmen, open wings; dotted border

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1953.171.1775
  • Lot: 1953.171
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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