Coin of Demetrius II, 150-125 BC

Cast of the obverse and reverse of a double shekel, late 5th century BC. Depicted on the front is the king in his chariot. On the reverse is a war galley with sails furled. The cast is mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label. The casts are mounted on an emulsioned plywood backboard with a label.

Object Details

ID: SEC0303
Type: Coin cast
Display location: Not on display
Date made: late 5C BC; late 5C BC late 5C BC
People: Sidon
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3 mm x 30 mm
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