Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Poliorketes, -289 – -288
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-289 – -288
Ruler
Demetrius I Poliorcetes
(-294–-288)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -289 to -288. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Demetrios to right, wearing bull’s horn above his forehead
- Reverse
- Poseidon, nude, standing to left, his right foot on a rock, holding a trident with his left hand and resting his right on his right thigh. In outer field to left, monogram
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (289 BC - 288 BC) | — |
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