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Tetradracm - Demetrios I Soter 161 152 BC
161 (152 BC) year| Silver | 16.57 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 161 (152 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.57 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche seated left on throne supported by tritoness right, holding short scepter in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left; to outer left, two monograms; in exergue, AΞP (date).
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΔHMHTPIOΥ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
Translation: The king Demetrios Soter
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradracm - Demetrios I Soter 161 (152 BC) coin from the Seleucid Empire is that it features the image of Demetrios I Soter, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire during the 2nd century BC. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to maintain the empire's territorial integrity, and his image on the coin reflects his importance in the history of the region.
