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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes Pella 293 BC - 292 BC
| Silver | 16.96 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 293 BC - 292 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.96 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon Pelagaios standing left, drapery over arm, wielding trident; monogram to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin of Demetrius I Poliorcetes (Pella) was the first coin to feature the image of a Macedonian king, which was a departure from the traditional Greek practice of featuring deities or mythological figures on coins. This coinage reform, which was introduced by Demetrius I, helped to establish the Macedonian kingdom as a powerful and independent state.
