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Tetradrachm - Demetrios II Nikator Soli 145 BC - 142 BC
| Silver | 16.8 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145 BC - 142 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429483 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche enthroned left, holding crowning Nike in extended right hand and resting left arm on grounded shield to right; to outer left, monogram above monogram above owl standing right on grape bunch.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΘEOY ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY NIKATOPO-Σ
Translation: King Demetrios II Philadephos Nicator
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Demetrios II Nikator, a king of the Seleucid Empire, who ruled from 145 BC to 142 BC. The coin was minted during his reign and was used as a standard circulation coin in the empire. Despite being over 2,000 years old, the coin has survived in good condition and is considered a valuable artifact for historians and collectors.
