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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter 162 BC - 154 BC
| Silver | 16.63 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162 BC - 154 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.63 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche, holding sceptre and cornucopiae, seated left on throne supported by tritoness; monogram to outer left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Demetrios I Soter, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Zeus on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency and trade during the reign of Demetrios I Soter and was widely accepted throughout the empire.
