Unknown Denomination - Ptolemy II

Features

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
Number
N#
90254
References Hendin 5ᵗʰ# 1084
David Hendin, Herbert Kreindler; 2010. Guide to Biblical Coins (5th edition). Amphora Books, New York, United States.

Obverse

Diademed head of Ptolemy I right

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

Mint

Jerusalem, Israel

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (261 BC - 260 BC) 

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