Ptolemy IV, also known as Ptolemy IV Philopator, was Pharaoh of Egypt from 221 to 204 BC. He was the son of Ptolemy IV and Arsinoe III, and during his reign Egypt was constantly struggling with internal and external problems. During the reign of Ptolemy IV, Egypt lost the eastern Mediterranean coast to the Seleucid Empire, and the territory of the empire was constantly decreasing. There were many intrigues surrounding the person and rule of the pharaoh, and power increasingly fell into the hands of the army and the local aristocracy. During the reign of Ptolemy IV, the economy of Egypt also struggled, and the pharaoh himself had to face many problems, such as taxation and the maintenance of public works. During his reign, Egypt became increasingly isolated from the Greco-Roman world. Ptolemy died in 204, and was succeeded on the throne by Ptolemy V Epiphanius.

Ptolemy IV, also known as Ptolemy Philopator, was Pharaoh of Egypt from 221 BC to 204 BC. During his reign, significant changes occurred in Egyptian coinage. During his time, Egyptian coins, especially gold and silver pieces, were widely circulated, and coins bearing his name were also minted. Ptolemaic coins usually depicted Egyptian and Greek mythological figures, as well as portraits of the king. These coins were used not only for commercial purposes, but also as political and propaganda tools.