Tetradrachm - Demetrios I

€41,106.00
IssuerKings of Baktria
Year200 BC - 185 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm (305-15BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight16.23 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG ANS 9#187-188, GCV#7526, HGC 12#63, MIG#103d
Obverse descriptionDraped bust of Demetrius I of Bactria right, wearing an elephant scalp, symbol of his conquests in India.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHeracles standing facing, crowning himself with right hand and holding club and lion`s skin in left; in lower inner left field, monogram.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
(Translation: King Demetrios)
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (200 BC - 185 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1144333130
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