Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes

€1.00
IssuerKingdom of Macedonia
Year291 BC - 290 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight16.87 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Newell#135 , Jameson#1006 , HGC 3.1#1013
Obverse descriptionDiademed and horned head right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPoseidon half draped, seated left on a rock, holding aphlaston in right hand and leaning with left hand on trident; in left field, M to inner left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (291 BC - 290 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5046813630
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