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)
16.79
Diameter (mm)
35
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kings of Baktria. Issued from -200 to -185. Struck in Silver. Measures 35 mm and weighs 16.79 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed, draped bust of Demetrius I right, seen from side, wearing headdress composed of elephant's head, ears, trunk, and tusks; dotted border
- Reverse
- Heracles, nude, standing facing, crowning himself with wreath held in right hand, cradling club in left arm draped with lion skin; ΦΛ monogram to inner left (King Demetrios)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (200 BC - 185 BC) | — |
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