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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter 161 152 BC
161 (152 BC) year| Silver | 16.74 g | - |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 (152 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.74 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche enthroned left, holding sceptre and cornucopiae, throne supported by Tritoness.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
ΑΞΡ
Translation: The King Demetrios Soter
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter 161 (152 BC) coin from the Seleucid Empire is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears an image of Demetrios I Soter himself. This coin was used as a means of payment and circulated widely throughout the Seleucid Empire, which at its peak was the largest empire of the Hellenistic period, spanning from modern-day Afghanistan to Turkey.
