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Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes In the name of Alexander III; Tyre 301 BC - 294 BC
| Silver | 17.03 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 301 BC - 294 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.03 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field club in circle and below the throne monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Comment
Hersh, Tyrus 34.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes coin is that it features the image of a horned Alexander the Great, which was a common representation of him in ancient art. This image was used to symbolize his divine descent from the gods and his powerful leadership.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (301 BC - 294 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes (In the name of Alexander III; Tyre) (301 BC - 294 BC) coin.
