King: Ptolemy VI Philometor / Ptolemy VIII Physcon
Date: 181–116 BC
Type: Zeus Ammon / Double Eagle on Thunderbolt
Denomination: Drachm
Currency: Ptolemaic Bronze
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 30 mm
Weight: 22.61 g
Technique: Struck
🏛️ Historical Significance
Issued during the turbulent later Ptolemaic period under Ptolemy VI Philometor and Ptolemy VIII Physcon, this coin reflects a kingdom balancing Greek rulership with Egyptian religious tradition. Zeus Ammon, a syncretic deity, reinforced royal legitimacy, while the twin eagles symbolized divine authority and dynastic power.
