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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 290 BC - 289 BC
| Silver | 17.08 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290 BC - 289 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.08 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#435647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, foot propped on rock, holding trident; monograms to inner left and right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes (Amphipolis) coin is that it features the image of a horned horse on its reverse side, which was a symbol of the kingdom of Macedonia and represented the power and strength of the Macedonian army.
