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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 291 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 16.93 g | 28 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 | 16.93 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414196 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
SNG Saroglos 900 var. (different monogram to inner left).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes (Amphipolis) coin is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the king himself, Demetrius I Poliorcetes. This coin was minted during his reign in the late 4th century BC and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
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.
