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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I
Issuer | Kings of Baktria |
Year | 200 BC - 185 BC |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
Currency | Drachm (305-15BC) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 16.23 g |
Dimensions | 29 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | SNG ANS 9#187-188, GCV#7526, HGC 12#63, MIG#103d |
Obverse description | Draped bust of Demetrius I of Bactria right, wearing an elephant scalp, symbol of his conquests in India. |
Obverse script | |
Obverse lettering | |
Reverse description | Heracles standing facing, crowning himself with right hand and holding club and lion`s skin in left; in lower inner left field, monogram. |
Reverse script | Greek |
Reverse lettering | ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ (Translation: King Demetrios) |
Edge | Rough |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND (200 BC - 185
BC) - -
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Catalog ID | 1144333130 |
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