How do you identify LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438?

The obverse depicts Diademed Head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck, sometimes tiny Δ behind ear, dotted border. The reverse depicts Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border with the inscription ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ l. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ r.. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438?

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438 was struck in Silver, standard weight 14.16g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Ptolemy II Stater

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438

Ruler

Ptolemy II

Denomination

Stater

Date

275 BC-261 BC

Mint

Uncertain 10 Pco

Metal

Silver

Weight

14.16g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Diademed Head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck, sometimes tiny Δ behind ear, dotted border

Reverse

ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ l. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ r.

Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border

About This Type

This LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438 is a stater of Ptolemy II (275 BC-261 BC), struck at the Uncertain 10 Pco mint. The reverse depicts Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 14.16g, 27mm diameter.

About the Stater

The stater was a principal denomination in Greek coinage, struck in gold, electrum, or silver depending on the issuing authority. Gold staters typically weigh 8–8.5 grams on the Attic standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438?: LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438 is a Silver Stater of Ptolemy II (275 BC-261 BC) struck at the Uncertain 10 Pco mint cataloged under Lorber no. Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438.
How do you identify LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438?: The obverse depicts Diademed Head of Ptolemy I right, aegis tied around neck, sometimes tiny Δ behind ear, dotted border. The reverse depicts Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border with the inscription ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ l. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ r.. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438?: LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 438 was struck in Silver, standard weight 14.16g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.