Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Demetrios I Soter, -152 – -150
Antioch
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-152 – -150
Ruler
Demetrios I Soter
(-161–-150)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -152 to -150. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 16.5 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, date in exergue. ("King Demetrios, the Savior". Year "162".)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (151 BC - 150 BC) | — | BΞP (year 162) | ||
| ND (152 BC - 151 BC) | — | AΞP (year 161) |
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