1 Decadrachm - Arsinöe II Philadelphus - 'Star' Decadrachm
Features
Denomination | 1 Decadrachm |
Weight (g) | 35.59 |
Diameter (mm) | 33 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver |
Not Magnetic | |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
ΩΩ
Description:
Veiled head of the deified Arsinöe right, wearing stephane and horn of Ammon, lotus-tipped scepter in background, it's tip visible above her head; ΩΩ in left field, dotted border.
ΩΩ (48) = 223 BC
ΩΩ
Description:
Veiled head of the deified Arsinöe right, wearing stephane and horn of Ammon, lotus-tipped scepter in background, it's tip visible above her head; ΩΩ in left field, dotted border.
ΩΩ (48) = 223 BC
Reverse
Lettering:
APΣINOHΣ
ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
Description:
Double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates and other fruits, grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; dotted border.
APΣINOHΣ
ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
Description:
Double cornucopia bound with fillet, containing pyramidal cakes, pomegranates and other fruits, grape cluster hanging from the rim of each horn; dotted border.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
Alexandria Mint, Svoronos# 959 | Unknown |