AR Obol - Demetrios I

€1.00
IssuerKings of Baktria
Year200 BC - 180 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueObol (⅙)
CurrencyDrachm (305-15BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.67 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Bop#3B
Obverse descriptionBust of Demetrius I, diademed and draped, facing right and wearing elephant scalp helmet within dotted border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHeracles, wreathed, naked, standing facing crowning head with wreath in right hand, club and lion skin in crook of left arm.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
(Translation: King Demetrios)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200 BC - 180 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1446458490
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