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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 292 BC - 291 BC
| Silver | 17.11 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 292 BC - 291 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.11 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon Pelagaios seated left on rock, holding aphlaston in extended right hand and trident in left; to inner left, monogram above Z; monogram to inner right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Comment
SNG Copenhagen 1176 var. (position of monogram to right); SNG München 1047 var. (position of monogram to right).
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 was used to showcase the power and authority of the ruler.
