The Fralin Museum of Art, U.Va.: Tetradrachm of Demetrius I Poliorcetes, Salamis, 300 B.C.-295 B.C. 1990.18.5.

Obverse: Nike left, holding trumpet and stylis, landing on prow of ship

Reverse: ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - Poseidon striding right holding chlamys and brandishing trident

Object Type: Coin
Date Range
- From Date: 300 BC
- To Date: 295 BC
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Manufacture: Struck
Material: Silver
Authority
- Authority: Demetrius I Poliorcetes
- Stated Authority: Demetrius I Poliorcetes
Geographic
- Mint: Salamis
- Region: Asia--Asia--Cyprus
Obverse
- Deity: Nike
Reverse
- Symbol (Left Field): Price Monogram 495 , consists of Η and Ρ
- Symbol (Right Field): Price Monogram 861 , consists of Χ and Υ
- Deity: Poseidon
TypeSeries: The Coinages of Demetrius Poliorcetes

Identifier: 1990.18.5
Provenance
- 1990: Acquired from the Worldwide Treasure Bureau, 1990.
- 1946: Ex: Hermann Mosberg Collection. Appraised by Münzen und Medallen, Basel, Switzerland.
Department: Greek
Collection: The Fralin Museum of Art

Rights: The object and images are not under copyright (Public Domain) in the United States.

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Tetradrachm of Demetrius I Poliorcetes, Salamis, 300 B.C.-295 B.C. 1990.18.5.