Æ20 Ptolemy VI and Marathos

Issuer Marathos
Year 169 BC - 168 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 7 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#160 Greek#23
Obverse description Crowned double-headed eagle with a shield on its chest.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Cross pattée and fleury.
Reverse script Phoenician
Reverse lettering ✠ CRVCEM : TVAM : ADORAMVS :
Edge Plain
Mint Casale (modern-day Casale Monferrato), Italy
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9221297090
Comments This coin is an imitation of the Liard of Mary, princess of Dombes.
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