Bronze Coin of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, Alexandria, 285 BCE–246 BCE. 1953.171.1700

Physical Description

• Axis: 11

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 7.99
  • Diameter (in mm): 19
• Countermark: Large trident stamp on rev.

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 285 BCE - 246 BCE
• Material: Bronze

• Authority

  • Authority: Ptolemy II Philadelphus
  • • Dynasty: Ptolemaic Dynasty
  • State: Ptolemaic Empire

• Geographic

  • Place of Production: Alexandria
  • Region: Egypt

• Reverse

  • Symbol (LeftField): Lorber Monogram 219 , consists of and Σ (above) / Galatian shield (below) / Lorber Monogram 294 , consists of Χ and Ρ (below)
  • Symbol (Exergue): Λ

References

• Reference: Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B191
• Reference: Sv.582

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1953.171.1700
• Lot: 1953.171
• Department: Greek
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Rights

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