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Drachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Chalkis 290 BC - 287 BC
| Silver | 4.36 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290 BC - 287 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.36 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon, nude, standing to left, his right foot on a rock, holding a trident with his left hand and resting his right on his right thigh; in outer field to left, monogram of ΑΓΚ; in outer field to right, bunch of grapes.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Drachm coin of Demetrius I Poliorcetes is that it features the first known portrait of a Macedonian king on a coin, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on Greek coins. This coinage reform, which introduced the use of realistic portraits, was a significant innovation in the history of numismatics and paved the way for the development of portraiture on coins in the ancient world.
