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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Pella 291 BC - 290 BC
| Silver | 17.25 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 | 17.25 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon standing left, foot on rock, holding trident; monogram to outer left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes (Pella) coin is that it features the image of a horned god, possibly representing the god Dionysus or Pan, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes, in addition to its use as a form of currency.
