Tetradrachm of Demetrius Poliorcetes, King of Macedon from Pella Artist: Unknown
Mint: Pella
Ruler: Demetrius I, Poliorcetes, King of Macedonia, 337–283 B.C., ruled 294–288

294–293 B.C.

Numismatics

On view, 1st floor, Numismatics
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

17.16 g, 3:00, 27 mm

Credit Line

The Ernest Collection in memory of Israel Myers

Accession Number

2007.182.350

Geography

Made in Pella, Macedonia

Culture

Greek

Period

3rd century B.C.

Classification

Numismatics

Disclaimer

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Nike l. on prow l., blowing trumpet.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Poseidon advancing l. brandishing trident; to l., monogram; to r., dolphin above star.
Provenance
CNG, Lancaster, Pa., September 21, 2005, cat. 70, lot 137; Anonymous, San Francisco, 2005–7; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions, July 1, 2007–June 30, 2008," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (2008), 192
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money, tetradrachms

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