Ptolemaic Coinage

Ptolemaic coinage refers to the currency used during the Ptolemaic Kingdom in ancient Egypt, which lasted from 305 to 30 BCE. Founded by Ptolemy I, a general under Alexander the Great, this coinage predominantly featured gold and silver coins, known as drachmas and tetradrachms. The coins often depicted Ptolemaic rulers and Egyptian deities, emphasizing their authority and connection to Egypt's rich history. This coinage facilitated trade, commerce, and taxation across the kingdom and was influential in spreading Hellenistic culture throughout the region. Today, Ptolemaic coins are valuable artifacts for historians and collectors.