Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Demetrias

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year290 BC - 289 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.14 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Newell#144, Jameson#1004, Weber#2173
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; monogram to lower left, monogram to lower inner right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (290 BC - 289 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6574675010
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