Aug 13, 2021 · Ptolemy Apion. King of Kyrenaika, c. 104/1–96 BC. Æ Chalkous (13mm, 2.1 g, 12h). Kyrene mint. Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon right / Headdress of Isis. Svoronos 1845 (Ptolemy XIII–Alexandreia); Weiser –; SNG Copenhagen 685-90 (Uncertain mint in Cyprus); Noeske 392-4 (Indeterminate mint in Cyprus or Alexandria); Asolati 113.

Jun 4, 2020 · A portrait of the man himself: Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (Auletes = the flutist) Ptolemy XII Neos Dionysos (81/80-52/51 BCE) Egypt, Alexandria Year 28 (6 Sep 54 - 5 Sep 53 BCE) Ar Drachm Size: 15x17 mm Weight: 2.85 g Axis: 1:00 OBV: Ptolemy XII portrait head facing right, wearing wide diadem and scaly aegis tied by snakes. Dotted border.

Sep 23, 2020 · In 146 Ptolemy VI Philometor occupied the coastal cities of Palestine, ostensibly to support his son-in-law, the Seleucid Alexander I, against the claims of Demetrius II. But an attempt on Philometor's life at Ptolemais caused him to switch his support to Demetrius, probably in the expectation that the young Seleucid would cede the old ...

Sep 20, 2018 · Here are a couple of bronzes of Ptolemy II: Ptolemy II, AE 22, Svoronos 974 Ptolemy II, AE 32, Svoronos 760. Ex Professor James R. Eaton (1834-1897). A couple of his dad are below. From Egypt but before declaring himself king: EGYPT. Ptolemy I Soter AR tetradrachm, 27 mm, 17.0 gm (Attic standard) Alexandreia mint, struck 313/12 BCE

Mar 13, 2011 · It's been a while since I've posted any ancients. But, here is my latest. According to the seller's info, it's Ptolemy VI and Ptolemy VIII joint reign 170-164 BC. The two eagles represent joint rule. 29mm 20.77 gr. It's a very thick, heavy coin:

Apr 12, 2019 · Egypt Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-222 BCE AE Chalkous 12.0mm 2.0g Zeus-Ammon Eagle Trident Svoronos 840 ex Righetti Collection Egypt Ptolemy III 245-222 BC AE 34mm 31g HemiDrachm Zeus-Ammon Eagle Tbolt Cornucopia XP Chi-Rho SV 965 Egypt Ptolemy III AE Tet 41mm 7.2mm thick 67.5g Zeus Ammon Eagle Cornucopia XP Chi-Rho

May 24, 2022 · The Pharos (lighthouse) of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was constructed between the years 284-246 BC, begun during the reign of Ptolemy I Soter (one of Alexander the Great’s generals) and completed under his son Ptolemy II Philadelphus, who ruled over the Greek kingdom of Ptolemaic Egypt.

Jan 21, 2022 · It attributes the coin to Ptolemy II Philadelphos. It was minted in Byzantion, which was allied to Ptolemy during the second Syrian War and was besieged by Antiochos II Theos but saved by Ptolemy's navy. It was minted somewhere between 255-253 BCE, after Arsinoe II's death. Her brother founded a cult surrounding her after her death.

Mar 8, 2017 · Ptolemy V-VI 204-145 BCE Æ 27mm, 18.4g; Alexandria mint. Obv: diademed head of Isis right Rev: ΠTOΛEMAIOΥ BAΣIΛEΩΣ; eagle on thunderbolt. Ref: Svoronos 1234 and SNG Cop 247 (as Ptolemy IV) A shot of one of my nicer mid-sized Ptolemy bronzes: EGYPT. Ptolemy III Euergetes 246-222 BCE AE35, 35.53 gm

Jul 18, 2018 · Egypt Ptolemy III AE Tet 41mm 7.2mm thick 67.5g Zeus Ammon Eagle Cornucopia XP Chi-Rho Egypt Ptolemy IV 221-205 BC AE Tet 40mm 7.2mm thick 69.5g Zeus Ammon Eagle Egypt Ptolemy IV 221-205 BC AE 33mm 35g HemiDrachm Zeus-Ammon Eagle Tbolt Egypt Ptolemy IV 221-205 BC AE 37mm 42g Drachm Zeus-Ammon Eagle Tbolt SV 974