Tetradrachm - Demetrios II Nikator Soli

€429,483.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year145 BC - 142 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.8 g
Dimensions32.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.1892 9
Obverse descriptionDiademed head right within laurel wreath.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTyche enthroned left, holding crowning Nike in extended right hand and resting left arm on grounded shield to right; to outer left, monogram above monogram above owl standing right on grape bunch.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΘEOY ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY NIKATOPO-Σ
(Translation: King Demetrios II Philadephos Nicator)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (145 BC - 142 BC)  - SC2 1892.1 - monogram/owl on grapes left -
ND (145 BC - 142 BC)  - SC2 1892.2 - monogram/owl on grapes/monogram left -
ND (145 BC - 142 BC)  - SC2 1892.3 - monogram/owl on grapes/Θ left -
Catalog ID3943230690
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