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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter Antioch 152 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 16.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tyche, fully draped, holding baton in her right hand and cornucopia in her left, seated left on throne, supported by winged Tritoness. In outer field to left, monogram, date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
BΞP
Translation:
"King Demetrios, the Savior".
Year "162".
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 standard circulation coin during his reign, and its design reflects the blending of Greek and Persian cultures that was characteristic of the Seleucid Empire.
