Chalkon - Ptolemaios VI

Features

Issuer Ptolemaic Kingdom (Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC - 30 BC))
King Ptolemy VI Philometor (181 BC - 145 BC)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 170 BC - 145 BC
Value Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency Drachm (204 – 30 BC)
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.60 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
62177
References SvoronosPt# 1426,
Iōannēs N. Svorōnos, Wilhelm Maria Barth, Curt Regling; 1904. Τὰ νομίσματα τοῦ κράτους τῶν Πτολεμαίων = The coins of the Ptolemaic state. Tupois P. D. Sakellariou, Athens, Greece.
SNG Copenhagen# 311,
Niels Breitenstein, Willy Schwabacher; 1942. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Coins and Medals. Danish National Museum / Volume 1. Italy, Part 1 : Etruria - Campania. Einar Munksgaard, Copenhagen, Denmark.
And 43 more volumes.
GCV# 7901
David R. Sear; 2004. Greek Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. Europe. Seaby, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of Zeus-Ammon

Reverse

Two eagles standing, closed winged, on lightening bolt. Cornucopia in field at left.
Two eagles symbolize period of shared rule of Ptolemy Philometor with his younger brother.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ

Translation: King Ptolemy

Edge

GrossAutomatically translated

Mint

Alexandria, Egypt

See also

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (170 BC - 145 BC)  $ 6.40 $ 22 Alexandria

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Get this coin

A member of this site wants to exchange it: fabrice0701

Feedback: 5/55/55/55/55/5 (×8)
Country: Belgium
Languages: French
Numista Rarity index: 66 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)