1 Octodrachm - PTOLEMY II PHILADELPHUS AND ARSINOE II PHILADELPHOS
Features
| Denomination | 1 Octodrachm |
| Weight (g) | 27.67 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Gold |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Lettering:
AΔEΛΦΩN
Description:
Jugate busts of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, right; the epithet "Sibling Lovers" above, Gallic shield behind.
AΔEΛΦΩN
Description:
Jugate busts of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, draped and diademed, and Arsinoe II, diademed and veiled, right; the epithet "Sibling Lovers" above, Gallic shield behind.
Reverse
Lettering:
ΘEΩN
Description:
Jugate busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenice, diademed and veiled, right; the epithet "Gods" above.
ΘEΩN
Description:
Jugate busts of Ptolemy I, diademed and draped, and Berenice, diademed and veiled, right; the epithet "Gods" above.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Mint, Svoronos 603 | Unknown |