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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 291 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 17.15 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 291 BC - 290 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.15 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon Pelagaios seated left on rock, holding aphlaston in extended right hand and trident in left; monogram 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 god, possibly representing the god Pan or Dionysus, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes, in addition to its value as a form of currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (291 BC - 290 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) (291 BC - 290 BC) coin.
