Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Pella) (289 BC - 288 BC) front Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Pella) (289 BC - 288 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Pella) (289 BC - 288 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes Pella 289 BC - 288 BC

 
Silver 17.00 g 27.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Macedonia
King
Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
289 BC - 288 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.00 g
Diameter
27.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185535
Rarity index
95%

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

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Pella) coin is that it features the image of a youthful Demetrius I Poliorketes on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Athena. This coin was minted during Demetrius' reign as king of Macedonia, which lasted from 294 BC to 288 BC. Despite his short reign, Demetrius I Poliorketes was known for his military conquests and his efforts to restore the kingdom of Macedonia to its former glory. The Tetradrachm coin was an important part of Macedonian currency and was widely used for trade and commerce during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (289 BC - 288 BC)  - - - - - -

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