1 Octodrachm (Mnaieion) - Ptolemy II Philadelphus and Arsinoe II Philadelphos
Features
| Denomination | 1 Octodrachm (Mnaieion) |
| Weight (g) | 27.69 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Description:
Veiled head of Arsinöe II right, with ram's horn, wearing diademed stephane; sceptre surmounted by lotus in the background, dotted border.
Veiled head of Arsinöe II right, with ram's horn, wearing diademed stephane; sceptre surmounted by lotus in the background, dotted border.
Reverse
Lettering:
APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
ΣI
HΛ
Description:
double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates and other fruits, grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; C (date) in inner left field, ΣI above HΛ monogram below, dotted border.
APΣINOHΣ ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
ΣI
HΛ
Description:
double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates and other fruits, grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; C (date) in inner left field, ΣI above HΛ monogram below, dotted border.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Mint, Svoronos# 1032 | Unknown |