How do you identify LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460?

The obverse depicts Diademed and draped bust of Berenice II. right, dotted border, ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ on left, ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ on right with the inscription [ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ] - ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ. The reverse depicts Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border with the inscription ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ on l. (often reading downwards), ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r.. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460?

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.16g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Ptolemy III Threequarter-Obol

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460

Ruler

Ptolemy III

Denomination

Threequarter-Obol

Date

246 BC-222 BC

Mint

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.16g

Diameter

22mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

[ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ] - ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ

Diademed and draped bust of Berenice II. right, dotted border, ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ on left, ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ on right

Reverse

ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ on l. (often reading downwards), ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r.

Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border

About This Type

This LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460 is a threequarter-obol of Ptolemy III (246 BC-222 BC), struck at the B7 mint. The reverse depicts Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.16g, 22mm diameter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460?: LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460 is a Bronze Threequarter-Obol of Ptolemy III (246 BC-222 BC) struck at the B7 mint cataloged under Lorber no. Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460.
How do you identify LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460?: The obverse depicts Diademed and draped bust of Berenice II. right, dotted border, ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ on left, ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ on right with the inscription [ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ] - ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ. The reverse depicts Eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt, dotted border with the inscription ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ on l. (often reading downwards), ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r.. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460?: LORBER Coins of the Ptolemaic Empire Vol. I, Part II, no. B460 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.16g, diameter 22mm, die axis 12 h, struck.