Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis

€414,092.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year289 BC - 288 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.92 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Newell#124, SNG Saroglos#903-904, Hunterian#9, SNG Alpha Bank#952, SNG Ashmolean#3255, BostonMFA#709-710
Obverse descriptionDiademed and horned head right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPoseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, right foot propped on rock, holding trident in left hand, right arm resting on leg; monograms to outer left and right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (289 BC - 288 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2430877040
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