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Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter Antioch 162 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 16.85 g | 31.0 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 - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.85 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Comment
SC 1635; SMA 83Interesting 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 Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency and exchange during the reign of Demetrios I Soter and was widely accepted throughout the empire.
