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Diobol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos Alexandreia

Diobol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos (Alexandreia) - obverseDiobol - Ptolemy II Philadelphos (Alexandreia) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC))
King Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285 BC - 246 BC)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 285 BC - 260 BC
Value Diobol (⅓)
Currency Attic drachm (circa 323 – 306 BC)
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.6 g
Diameter 29 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
145881

Obverse

Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right

Reverse

Eagle with open wings standing left on thunderbolt; monogram over shield before, Γ between legs

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Σ
Γ

Translation:
King Ptolemy
(monogram)
3

Edge

Plain

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (285 BC - 260 BC) 

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