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Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes Tyre 290 BC - 287 BC
| Silver | 17.17 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrius I Poliorcetes (294 BC - 288 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 290 BC - 287 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.17 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; in left field dolphin in circle and below the throne A.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΔHMHTPIOY
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
Comment
Hersh, Tyrus 44.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Demetrius Poliorcetes (Tyre) coin is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of the king himself, Demetrius Poliorcetes. This coin was minted during his reign in the late 4th century BC and was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the Kingdom of Macedonia.
