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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Pella 291 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 17.19 g | 28.5 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 | 17.19 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, right foot propped on rock, holding trident in left hand, right arm resting on leg; monograms to outer left and right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Demetrius I Poliorcetes is that it features the first known portrait of a Macedonian king on a coin, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of gods and goddesses on Greek coins. This coinage reform, introduced by Demetrius, helped to promote his image as a powerful and authoritative leader, and paved the way for the use of portraiture on coins in the Hellenistic period.
