Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis

€397,030.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year294 BC - 293 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.04 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Newell#94, HGC 3.1#1012f
Obverse descriptionNike, blowing a trumpet and holding a stylis, alighting to left on a left-facing galley prow.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPoseidon, nude but for wreath of reeds and a chlamys wrapped around his left arm, striding left, hurling trident from his upraised right hand; in the field to left, tripod; in the inner field to right, Z above monogram of ME.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑ-ΣΙΛΕ-ΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (294 BC - 293 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6120218930
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