1 Decadrachm - Arsinöe II Philadelphus
Features
Denomination | 1 Decadrachm |
Weight (g) | 34.44 |
Diameter (mm) | 36 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver |
Not Magnetic | |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
Ξ Ξ
Description:
Veiled head of the deified Arsinöe II right, wearing stephane and horn of Ammon; lotus-tipped scepter in background, it's tip is just visible above head, Ξ Ξ in left field.
Ξ Ξ (XX) = Year 46 (225 BC).
Ξ Ξ
Description:
Veiled head of the deified Arsinöe II right, wearing stephane and horn of Ammon; lotus-tipped scepter in background, it's tip is just visible above head, Ξ Ξ in left field.
Ξ Ξ (XX) = Year 46 (225 BC).
Reverse
Lettering:
APΣINOHΣ
ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
Description:
double cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet.
APΣINOHΣ
ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
Description:
double cornucopia, grape bunches hanging at sides, bound with fillet.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
Alexandria Mint, Svoronos# 957 | Unknown |