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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 289 BC - 288 BC
| Silver | 16.92 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 289 BC - 288 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.92 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414092 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, right foot propped on rock, holding trident in left hand, right arm resting on leg; monograms to outer left and right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Comment
Pozzi 960.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes (Amphipolis) coin is that it features the image of a horned god, believed to be Zeus Ammon, on the obverse side. This image was a symbol of the Macedonian kingdom and represented the power and authority of the ruling dynasty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (289 BC - 288 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes (Amphipolis) (289 BC - 288 BC) coin.
