Tristater - Demetrios I Soter (152 BC - 151 BC) front Tristater - Demetrios I Soter (152 BC - 151 BC) back
Tristater - Demetrios I Soter (152 BC - 151 BC) photo
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Tristater - Demetrios I Soter 152 BC - 151 BC

 
Gold 25.59 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
King
Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
152 BC - 151 BC
Value
Gold Tristater (60)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Gold
Weight
25.59 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#384937
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double cornucopiae bound with fillet.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
HP
ΠΑ
BΞΡ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tristater coin is that it features an image of Demetrios I Soter, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during the king's reign and was considered a symbol of wealth and power.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (152 BC - 151 BC)  - - - - - -

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