© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter Soloi 155 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 16.68 g |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 155 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#184908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tyche, holding a short scepter in her right hand and a cornucopiae in her left, seated left on a backless throne supported by a sphinx. To left, owl standing right with monogram of ΝΚ above and to right, monogram of ΝΕ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
ΝΕ
Comment
CSE 527.
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 the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during his reign, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
