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Æ - Demetrius I Poliorcetes
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
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| Year | 290 BC - 286 BC |
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| Technique | Hammered |
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| Reverse description | A trophy (tropaion) depicted facing, consisting of a helmet and cuirass mounted on a cross-shaped stand, with greaves or arm-guards flanking the base, symbolizing military victory. The abbreviated royal legend BA appears flanking the trophy, with the letters divided to left and right of the central device. The composition is characteristic of the martial iconography favored by Demetrius Poliorcetes during his reign over Macedonia. |
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| Mint | Amphipolis |
| Mintage | ND (290 BC - 286 BC) |
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