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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 291 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 17.25 g | 30 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 | 17.25 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414131 |
|---|---|
| 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 helmet-wearing king, believed to be Demetrius I himself, on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Athena holding a spear and a shield. This coin was minted during Demetrius' reign in the late 4th century BC and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
