Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter, -162 – -150
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-162 – -150
Ruler
Demetrios I Soter
(-161–-150)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.85
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -162 to -150. Struck in Silver. Measures 31 mm and weighs 16.85 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Demetrios I to right, within laurel wreath
- Reverse
- Tyche, fully draped, holding baton in her right hand and cornucopia in her left, seated left on throne, supported by winged Tritoness. In outer field to left, monogram
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (162 BC - 150 BC) | — |
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