Kingdom of Macedonia Tetradrachm - Demetrius I Poliorcetes, -294 – -293
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Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-294 – -293
Ruler
Demetrius I Poliorcetes
(-294–-288)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17.04
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -294 to -293. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 17.04 g.
- Obverse
- Nike, blowing a trumpet and holding a stylis, alighting to left on a left-facing galley prow.
- 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; in the field to left, tripod; in the inner field to right, Z above monogram of ME.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (294 BC - 293 BC) | — |
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