Demetrios I 'Poliorketes' AR Tetradrachm | A Beautifully Toned Masterpiece

Diameter 26 mm

Distinctive feature Spectacular Toning

Metal Silver

Orientation dies 6 h

Type Tetradrachme

Weight 16.59 g

Coins Ancient (-650 to 476) Greek Macedonia Demetrios I Poliorcetes ( King...

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KINGS of MACEDON. Demetrios I Poliorketes. 306-283 BC. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 16.59 g, 6h). Struck circa 294-293 BC.

Obverse: Nike standing left on prow of galley left, blowing trumpet and cradling stylis.

Reverse: Poseidon Pelagaios, nude, standing left, seen from behind, preparing to throw trident, chlamys draped over arm; tripod to left; to right, Z above ME monogram.

Mint: Amphipolis.

Provenance: Ex CNG E-Auction 444, Lot 55; Ex Great Collections June 2025 Auction, Lot 1782266.

Notes: Beautiful toning.

Reference : Newell 94 (obv. die LXXXV [unlisted for issue]); HGC 3, 1012f.

Collection : Virgo Ancients