Ptolemy V Epiphanes C 204–180 BC: Draped bust of Libya facing right ae17
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Ptolemy V Epiphanes C 204–180 BC: Draped bust of Libya facing right ae17
£30.00
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Ruler: Ptolemy V Epiphanes (c. 204–180 BC).
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Denomination: Bronze Unit (often referred to as a Dichalkon or simply an AE17).
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Obverse: Diademed head of the dynasty's founder, Ptolemy I Soter, facing right.
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Reverse: Draped bust of Libya facing right, her hair in formal "melon" style rows.
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Legend: ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (Ptolemaiou Basileos), meaning "Of King Ptolemy."
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Mint: Cyrene (indicated by the choice of Libya as the reverse type).
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Technical Details: 3.5g, 17mm.
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