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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes Pella 294 BC - 293 BC
| Silver | 16.99 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 294 BC - 293 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.99 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Poseidon, nude but for wreath of reeds and a chlamys wrapped around his left arm, striding left, hurling trident from his upraised right hand. To left, monogram of ΖΩ and to right, within inscription, dolphin swimming left above star with eight rays
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
ΖΩ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin featuring Demetrios I Poliorketes (Pella) was the first coin to feature the image of a Macedonian king. This was a significant departure from the traditional Greek practice of featuring gods and goddesses on coins, and marked a turning point in the history of Macedonian coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (294 BC - 293 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) (294 BC - 293 BC) coin.
