Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Amphipolis) (290 BC - 289 BC) front Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Amphipolis) (290 BC - 289 BC) back
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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes Amphipolis 290 BC - 289 BC

 
Silver 16.89 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
King
Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
290 BC - 289 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
16.89 g
Diameter
31 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185099
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 inner fields to left and right, monogram

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Amphipolis) coin is that it features the image of a horned helmet-wearing Zeus on the obverse side, which was a symbol of the Macedonian kingdom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (290 BC - 289 BC)  - - - - - -

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