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Tetradrachm of Kingdom of Macedonia with head of Demetrios Poliorketes
Greek
Hellenistic Period
289–288 B.C.
Mint: Macedonia (Kingdom), Amphipolis
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 30 mm. Weight: 16.30 gm.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift in memory of Zoë Wilbour (1864–1885)
Accession Number35.146
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Brett, Greek Coins (MFA), no. 0711.
DescriptionObverse: Head of Demetrios Poliorketes to right, with bull's horn visible in front of his diadem.
Border of dots.
Reverse: Poseidon, fillet in hair, stands to left, resting right foot on rock, right arm on thigh and left hand on beaded trident.
Monograms in field at left and right.
Greek inscription at right and left..
Struck under Demetrios Poliorketes (306-283 B.C.).
Border of dots.
Reverse: Poseidon, fillet in hair, stands to left, resting right foot on rock, right arm on thigh and left hand on beaded trident.
Monograms in field at left and right.
Greek inscription at right and left..
Struck under Demetrios Poliorketes (306-283 B.C.).
ProvenanceBy 1935: Anonymous Private Collection; Anonymous Gift to MFA, April 4, 1935