Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes, -291 – -290
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-291 – -290
Ruler
Demetrius I Poliorcetes
(-294–-288)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.21
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -291 to -290. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 17.21 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Demetrios Poliorketes to right, with ram’s horn above his forehead
- 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; to left, monogram. To right, ivy leaf with point downwards
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (291 BC - 290 BC) | — |
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