Ptolemaic Kingdom
State
The Ptolemaic Kingdom was an Ancient Greek state based in Egypt during the Hellenistic Period. It was founded in 305 BC by Ptolemy I Soter, a companion of Alexander the Great, and lasted until the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC. Ruling for nearly three centuries, the Ptolemies were the longest and most recent Egyptian dynasty of ancient origin. To legitimize their rule and gain recognition from native Egyptians, the Ptolemies adopted the title of the pharaoh and had themselves portrayed on public monuments in Egyptian style and dress; otherwise, the monarchy rigorously maintained its Hellenistic character and traditions. The kingdom had a complex government bureaucracy that exploited the country's vast economic resources to the benefit of a Greek ruling class, which dominated military, political, and economic affairs, and which rarely integrated into Egyptian society and culture. Native Egyptians maintained power over local and religious institutions, and only gradually accrued power in the bureaucracy, provided they Hellenized.
Subject ID: 133203
MoreThe Ptolemaic Kingdom was an Ancient Greek state based in Egypt during the Hellenistic Period. It was founded in 305 BC by Ptolemy I Soter, a companion of Alexander the Great, and lasted until the death of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC. Ruling for nearly three centuries, the Ptolemies were the longest and most recent Egyptian dynasty of ancient origin. To legitimize their rule and gain recognition from native Egyptians, the Ptolemies adopted the title of the pharaoh and had themselves portrayed on public monuments in Egyptian style and dress; otherwise, the monarchy rigorously maintained its Hellenistic character and traditions. The kingdom had a complex government bureaucracy that exploited the country's vast economic resources to the benefit of a Greek ruling class, which dominated military, political, and economic affairs, and which rarely integrated into Egyptian society and culture. Native Egyptians maintained power over local and religious institutions, and only gradually accrued power in the bureaucracy, provided they Hellenized.
Subject ID: 133203
Subject ID: 133203
Curators
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Coins
<p><strong>Ancient Greek Coins. Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204 - 180 BCE) or Ptolemy VI Philometer (180 - 145 BCE) Silver Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obverse:</strong> Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck.</li>
<li><strong>Reverse: </strong>BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks</li>
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<p><strong>Reference:</strong></p>
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<li>Svoronos 1231 (Ptolemy V) and 1246 (Ptolemy VI)</li>
<li>SNG Copenhagen 244 - 245 (Ptolemy V) and 262 - 268 (Ptolemy VI)</li>
<li>Noeske 166 - 167 (Ptolemy V) and 192 - 193 (Ptolemy VI)</li>
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<p><strong>Other Information:</strong></p>
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<li>Ptolemy V and Ptolemy VI issued coins that basically identical and this coin has been listed under both rulers by different reference works. A new reference for these rulers is exoected to be released in the near future. It is hoped that this work will clarify who issued this coin. </li>
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Coins
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- Type: Coins
- Released: 204 BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 145 BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Egypt , Mint of Alexandria , Ptolemaic Kingdom , Ptolemy V Epiphanes , Ptolemy VI Philometor
Ancient Greek Coins. Ptolemaic Kingdom Ptolemy V Epiphanes (204 - 180 BCE) or Ptolemy VI Philometer (180 - 145 BCE) Silver Tetradrachm, Alexandria mint
- Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolemy I right, aegis around neck.
- Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; no control marks
Reference:
- Svoronos 1231 (Ptolemy V) and 1246 (Ptolemy VI)
- SNG Copenhagen 244 - 245 (Ptolemy V) and 262 - 268 (Ptolemy VI)
- Noeske 166 - 167 (Ptolemy V) and 192 - 193 (Ptolemy VI)
Other Information:
- Ptolemy V and Ptolemy VI issued coins that basically identical and this coin has been listed under both rulers by different reference works. A new reference for these rulers is exoected to be released in the near future. It is hoped that this work will clarify who issued this coin.
- Released: 204 BC/BCE
- Discontinued: 145 BC/BCE
- Related Subjects: Egypt , Mint of Alexandria , Ptolemaic Kingdom , Ptolemy V Epiphanes , Ptolemy VI Philometor
