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Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Soter 161 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 15.97 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.97 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#81817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ΔHMHTΡIOΥ Tyche seated l. on backless throne supported by winged tritoness, holding sceptre and cornucopiae; in outer l. field, HP ligate. In exergue, ΣΩTHΡOΣ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
Translation: Of king Demetrius the Savior
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Demetrius I Soter is that it features the king's portrait with a distinctive elephant's head crest on his helmet, which symbolizes his military prowess and association with the Seleucid Empire's powerful war elephants.
