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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Amphipolis 294 BC - 293 BC
| Silver | 17.04 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 294 BC - 293 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.04 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon, nude but for wreath of reeds and a chlamys wrapped around his left arm, striding left, hurling trident from his upraised right hand; in the field to left, tripod; in the inner field to right, Z above monogram of ME.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑ-ΣΙΛΕ-ΩΣ
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 (294 BC - 293 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) (294 BC - 293 BC) coin.
