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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 292 BC - 291 BC

 
Silver 17.14 g 26 mm
Description
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
17.14 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#414206
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Poseidon Pelagaios seated left on rock, holding aplustre and trident; to inner right, monogram above Z; monogram to outer 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, on the reverse side. This image was a common motif in ancient Macedonian coinage and symbolized the region's rich agricultural and pastoral resources.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (292 BC - 291 BC)  - - - - - -

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