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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm - Demetrios I Soter Ecbatana 162 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 3.91 g | 16.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 9 o'clock ↑← |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΣΩTHPOΣ
Unabridged legend: King Demetrios Soter
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Demetrios I Soter, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency and exchange during the reign of Demetrios I Soter and was widely accepted throughout the empire.
