Kings of Baktria Tetradrachm - Demetrios I, -200 – -185
Information
Country
Kings of Baktria
Kings of Baktria
Currency
Drachm
(305 – 15)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-200 – -185
Ruler
Demetrios I (Δημήτριος Ἀνίκητος)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.23
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Baktria. Issued from -200 to -185. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 16.23 g.
- Obverse
- Silver coin depicting Demetrius I of Bactria, wearing an elephant scalp, symbol of his conquests in India.
- Reverse
- Coin of Demetrius I, founder of the Indo-Greek kingdom (c. 205–171 BC). The Greek inscription reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ – (of) King Demetrius". (King Demetrios)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (200 BC - 185 BC) | — |
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