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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes Pella 289 BC - 288 BC
Silver | 17.00 g | 27.0 mm |
Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
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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 |
Numista | N#185535 |
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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 |
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ND (289 BC - 288 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes (Pella) (289 BC - 288 BC) coin.