© Vinícius Tomazoni
© Vinícius Tomazoni
Prutah - Demetrios II Tyre 146 BC - 139 BC
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 146 BC - 139 BC |
| Value | Prutah |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#326098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Palm tree, date in field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY
Translation: King Demetrios (II, Nikator)
Comment
The date is inscribed according to the Seleucid era.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Demetrios II, who was a Seleucid emperor, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trading during the time of the Seleucid Empire, which was a vast and powerful empire that stretched from modern-day Turkey to India.
