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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter Antioch on the Orontes 158 155 BC
158 (155 BC) year| Silver | 16.80 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 158 (155 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.80 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche, holding scepter and cornucopia, seated left on throne supported by tritoness right; to outer left, monogram above ΔI; HNP (date) in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
HNΡ
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 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 it is a testament to the cultural and economic exchange that took place between the Seleucid Empire and other regions of the ancient world.
