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Tetradrachm
A tetradrachm of Demetrius Poliorcetes, King of Macedon. Obverse: Portrait of Demetrius Poliorcetes wearing the royal diadem. Reverse: Poseidon, the god of the sea, appears nude, standing, a trident in his left hand, his right foot resting on a rock. Greek inscription (Of King Demetrius).
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Object Details
| ID: | MEC0161 |
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| Collection: | Coins and medals |
| Type: | Coin - tetradrachm |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Battle of Salamis, 306BC |
| Date made: | 306 - 285 BC; BC306 |
| People: | Poliorcetes, Demetriusfl.BC306 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Caird Collection |
| Measurements: | Overall: 30 mm |