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Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes Salamis 300 BC - 295 BC
| Silver | 16.73 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 295 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.73 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#421368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon, nude but for wreath of reeds and a chlamys wrapped around his left arm, striding left, hurling trident from his upraised right hand; monogram of AYN to left, Σ to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Σ
Comment
Unpublished.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes (Salamis) coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a gorgoneion on the obverse side. The gorgoneion is a depiction of the head of Medusa, a creature from Greek mythology, with snakes for hair and a fierce expression. This image was used to symbolize the power and authority of the king, Demetrius Poliorcetes, who ruled Macedonia during the time the coin was minted.
