Ptolemaic Tetradrachm

The Ptolemaic Tetradrachm was a prominent ancient Greek silver coin used around 300 BCE in Egypt under Ptolemaic rule. It weighed about four silver drachmas, making it a standard of high value. These coins often depicted images such as the likeness of the ruling monarch (like Cleopatra or her predecessors) and symbols of Egyptian and Greek culture, emphasizing both authority and wealth. The Tetradrachm played a key role in trade and commerce across the Hellenistic world, serving as a reliable currency for large transactions and political stability during the Ptolemaic period.