Ptolemy III Dichalkon, Facing reverse

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What is LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B450?

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B450 is a Bronze Dichalkon of Ptolemy III (246 BC-222 BC) struck at the Paphus mint cataloged under Lorber no. Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B450.

How do you identify LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B450?

The obverse depicts Horned Head of Zeus Ammon right, wearing taenia with basileion, dotted border. The reverse depicts Facing statue of Aphrodite on base, wearing chiton and polos, right hand holding lotus blossom to breast, left hand holding poppies or myrtle branches, dotted border with the inscription ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ on l., ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r..

What are the physical specifications of LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B450?

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B450 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.29g, diameter 16mm, die axis 12 h, struck.