How do you identify LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58?

The obverse depicts Horned Head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant Headdress, mitra, and scaly aegis, sometimes with tiny Δ on aegis, dotted border. The reverse depicts Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield, dotted border with the inscription AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY l..

What are the physical specifications of LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58?

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58 was struck in Silver, standard weight 15.69g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Ptolemy I Tetradrachm

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58

Ruler

Ptolemy I

Denomination

Tetradrachm

Date

306 BC

Mint

Alexandreia Egypt

Metal

Silver

Weight

15.69g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

Horned Head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant Headdress, mitra, and scaly aegis, sometimes with tiny Δ on aegis, dotted border

Reverse

AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY l.

Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield, dotted border

About This Type

This LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58 is a tetradrachm of Ptolemy I (306 BC), struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint. The reverse depicts Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield, dotted border. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 15.69g, 28mm diameter.

About the Tetradrachm

The tetradrachm was the principal large silver coin of the Greek world, equivalent to four drachms. Weights vary by standard, Attic tetradrachms weigh approximately 17 grams, while other standards differ. The denomination was struck from the sixth century BC through the Roman provincial period.

About the Alexandreia Egypt Mint

Alexandreia was the sole mint for Roman provincial coinage in Egypt, producing a distinctive series of tetradrachms and bronze denominations from Augustus through Diocletian. Its coinage used the Egyptian dating system rather than Latin legends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58?: LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58 is a Silver Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I (306 BC) struck at the Alexandreia Egypt mint cataloged under Lorber no. Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58.
How do you identify LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58?: The obverse depicts Horned Head of the deified Alexander right, wearing elephant Headdress, mitra, and scaly aegis, sometimes with tiny Δ on aegis, dotted border. The reverse depicts Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield, dotted border with the inscription AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY l..
What are the physical specifications of LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58?: LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part 1, no. 58 was struck in Silver, standard weight 15.69g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.